2025/2026 Assistant Principal of the Lower School

Assistant Principal

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuitionfree public school that educates students using the virtuesbased and rigorous classical education tradition. The classical curriculum is timetested researchbased and is proven to develop children into thoughtful caring educated freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes an education in the humanities sciences and arts and integrates Spanish and Latin language to promote depth in learning.

Ivywood strives to produce students of high moral character who understand the world and what it means to be a contributing member of society. We place a strong focus on the why behind our lessons which fosters a love for learning and inspires wonder in our students. Ivywood Classical Academy is a proud Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI) Member School.

JOB GOAL:

To provide leadership to ensure the achievement of education business management school development parent engagement and involvement staff development customer service and accountability goals. To create excellent conditions for working and learning and to improve student achievement parent satisfaction and community support. This position will support and uphold the mission and vision of the environmental academy.

As the Assistant Principal your core responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

School Development:

• Leads the implementation of activities to meet and exceed the measurable goals for the academy.
• Prepares or oversees the preparation of reports lists and all other paperwork for which the assistant school leader is responsible.
• Assumes responsibility for observance of board policies and regulations.
• Budgets school time to provide for efficient use of time for instruction and business.
• Assists with establishing a master schedule to ensure compliance with instructional time and academy requirements.
• Leads the ongoing development of the instructional program and student activities program.
• Keeps the school leader updated on daytoday administrative matters instructional updates and any exciting or unique events happening at the school.
• Serves as an official member of all committees and councils within the academy.
• Creates and implements school improvement plans consistent with the Michigan Revised School Code.

Student Achievement:

• Supervises the integrity of accurate records of student progress and attendance of students.
• Systematically uses standardized and formative assessment data to guide learning support and drive instruction curriculum and professional development.
• Facilitates use of curriculum that is structured in a manner designed to help the school and students achieve the required objectives of Michigans School Accountability System and the goals included within the academys charter contract.

School Culture and Behavior

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Maintains active relationships with students and guardians.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and communicates and enforces the Code of Student Conduct firmly fairly and consistently in total compliance with due process procedures.
• Designs and carries out a comprehensive student activities program to recognize student achievement and to create opportunities for student participation in school sponsored organizations.
• Makes arrangements for conferences between parents and teachers when needed.
• Creates a school culture in which collaboration and collegiality guide relationships and decision making.
• Provides adequate inventories of real and personal property under his or her jurisdiction for the security and accountability for that property.
• Supervises and evaluates the academys extracurricular programs.

Management and Development of People Systems and Resources:

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development through membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations attendance at regional state and national meetings enrollment in advanced courses by reading professional journals and other leadership or management publications and by discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Supervises instructional aides and professional administrative and nonprofessional personnel.
• Assists in recruiting screening hiring training assigning and evaluating the academys staff.
• Provides a comprehensive onboarding program for new staff and assists in their development.
• Evaluates and coaches all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Conducts productive staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes new programs etc.
• Recommends to the superintendent the discipline and/or removal of an employee whose work performance is unsatisfactory.
• Delegates responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the academy in the absence of the assistant school leader.
• Communicates effectively and timely with all stakeholders with consistency and followthrough.

Financial Management:

• Assists in the management and preparation of the academys budget.
• Assists in grant planning and ensures grant compliance.

Operations:

• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
• Coordinates all services of the academy including transportation food service playground supervision and safety special services etc.
• Assumes responsibility for the use safety and administration of the school buildings and grounds.
• Plans supervises and regularly reports fire drills tornado drills the emergency preparedness program and other health safety and security regulations in accordance with state regulations.
• Establishes a system to ensure compliance with all authorizer and state compliance regulations including pupil accounting.

Student Recruitment and Admission

• Assists in developing and implementing a marketing plan to recruit students to the school.

Community Relations:

• Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
• Assumes responsibility for all official academy correspondence and news releases approved by the Superintendent.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall academy objectives and programs interpret board policies and administrative directives and discuss and resolve individual student problems.
• Serves as a member of committees and attends such meetings as directed by the Superintendent.

Other:

• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Michigan School Administrator certification or enrolled in an MDEapproved School Leader Preparation Program within 6 months leading to School Administrator certification within 3 years after start of employment per the certification and continuing education requirements as described in MCL 380.1246.
• Bachelors degree in Education or related field.
• Effective use of technology as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid in communications with stakeholders.
• Exemplary work habits verified by reference check.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree or additional coursework professional development relevant to coaching curriculum pedagogy or leadership strategies.
• Successful experience as a teacher.
• Previous experience in a school leadership role.
• Knowledge of and experience working with students from all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care a competitive 401(K) plan professional development and much more. View our full list of benefits here Location: 14356 Genoa Ct Plymouth MI 48170

Please contact with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Ivywood Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider Choice Schools offers a studentcentered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendents office Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas including instruction professional development curriculum human resources finance compliance communications and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model Ivywood Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tightknit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sexual orientation national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.