High School Assistant Principal

TITLE: High School Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY: The assistant principal provides support for both supervisory and administrative functions.

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrator Handbook

50 week per year position / Full time

Hours during summer and school breaks may vary as determined by district administration

EVALUATION: Annually until reaching maximum; refer to Administrator Handbook

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • Required: Masters degree; both undergraduate and graduate work must be of exceptionally high quality. Inclusion in the candidates graduate training of appropriate courses in school administration and supervision is expected
  • Required: Valid Michigan teaching certificate and valid Michigan administrator certificate are required. Must meet all requirements for continuing education as outlined under section 1246 (1) of the Revised School Code
• Demonstrated Technical Skills:
  • Required: Advanced level computer knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Google Suite and other computer skills
  • Required: Proficient using data to inform decisions around school improvement related goals
  • Required: Strong familiarity and experience utilizing learning management systems student information systems and instructional technology (Canvas and Synergy experience preferred)
• Experience:
  • Required: At least five years of teaching with excellent quality
  • Required: Previous administrative experience with evidence of successful leadership
  • Preferred: Knowledge of special education programming and conducting IEPs
• Public Relations Skills:
  • Establish and maintain good public reactions and communication with students parents and members of the community while maintaining a calm and professional image
  • Show evidence of patience and flexibility and an ability to inspire creativity innovation and growth in staff students and parents
• Able to work an irregular schedule
• Broad knowledge of modern learning theory and evidence-based practices child growth and development and modern trends and priorities in secondary school education
• Possess a keen awareness of the variability of student behavior sensitivity to the feelings and challenges of students and skills to provide appropriate support
• Possess sound independent judgment including handling of confidential matters
• Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
• Pass background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as a support to the building principal: support the development of teaching and learning coordinate curriculum in collaboration with district staff and provide instructional support as requested by the principal
• Nurture lead and instruct children from a broad socio-economic base and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop the master schedule and monitor frequently to ensure efficient use of staff and that the school/district instructional priorities are being met
• Address and document student behavior issues promptly and effectively utilizing restorative practices when appropriate
• Collaborate with teachers counselors support staff and parents to provide interventions and supports for students experiencing academic behavioral or social-emotional challenges
• Manage student attendance and truancy working with families and community partners to address attendance barriers
• Act as a mentor coach and evaluator for the administrative teaching and support staff assigned to the building
• Collaborate as an administrative team member around other district-level initiatives for students and staff
• Communicate effectively with students staff parents and families verbally and in writing in a timely cohesive and accurate manner
• Lead and support collaborative teams
• Successfully complete district assigned trainings per established deadlines job specific training will be provided as available
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain an organized environment
• Work independently as well as with a team
• Accept and perform additional administrative responsibilities as assigned
• Fine motor skills and ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to entire shift as tasks require) as well as stoop squat bend crouch reach kneel and climb stairs frequently during the shift
• Able to ride in a vehicle as necessary (e.g. training on occasion)
• Able to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons/weather/temperatures as permitted

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively via district-assigned email on a daily basis as determined by supervisor
• Accurately complete electronic time sheets and absence reporting via time keeping system per assigned deadlines
• Regular and reliable in person attendance
• Consistent and reliable performance of job responsibilities
• Perform other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the supervisor/building administrator and/or Superintendent

OVERVIEW

Come join the team at Midland Public Schools! Midland Public Schools encompasses approximately 140 square miles and serves 7400 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The District operates 12 schools with an operating budget of $110 million with a 27% fund balance. The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers such as MyMichigan Health Dupont and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts Greater Midland Tennis Center Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond Dow Gardens/Whiting Forest and the nations longest canopy walk. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information: and the Midland Awaits video: @Midland Awaits

Application Procedure:

When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. To apply for an Internal Posting or if you are a current Midland Public Schools employee you may submit the Internal Application form located on the MPS website.

To complete the application process you will need to complete the online application at . Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview.

Midland Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity marital status familial status genetic information age weight height national origin or disability.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

District administration reserves the right to alter or amend job descriptions at any time. This job is not limited to any or all of the listed qualifications or functions.