Elementary Assistant Principal Aug 2026

Job Title:

Assistant Principal

Location:

Winans Elementary

Start Date:

Immediate

Salary Range/ Level:

Per the current WAEA Master Agreement $93338 - $104986

Terms of Employment

2026-27 202 work calendar

Date Posted:

August 11 2026

Application Deadline:

August 23 2026 @ 4 pm

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

2026-27 Winans Ele Assistant Principal

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Principal serves as a school leader and is committed to and responsible for assisting the building principal in fulfilling duties related to the daily supervision of school operational and instructional issues while supporting theWaverly CommunitySchools goal for increased student achievement and rigorous and relevant instruction. The incumbent will implement the school philosophy and beliefs by helping teachers and students become successful while creating and fostering positive relationships between teachers students and parents. Position reports to the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following dutiesknowledgeand skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Works with the building principal and Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to coordinate and implement the districts instructional program ensuring that student achievement is the focus.

Provides leadership andassiststhe principal to support teaching and learning for the following structures:

o Observing and conferring with teachers.

o Learning Walks to ensure that all elements of the rigorous and relevant curriculum and instructional model are implemented in an environment where all students experience success.

o Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in one or more content areas as assigned.

o Credit/Unit Recovery.

o Data Reviews/Governance Board process.

o District Level Professional Development supporting Disciplinary Literacy.

o Monitoring of Grade Book including the use of Common.

o Assessments Common Syllabi andappropriate pacing.

o Monitoring of Failure Rates by content area.

o Processes that provide for incremental ongoing improvementin each content area.

Designs plans for student support and academic intervention with the building Instructional Leadership Team.

Assistsprincipal in implementing a character education program and the Restorative Justice process.

Follows the District evaluation processes timelines and procedures.

Assiststhe principal in providing a safe and orderly school environment in a climate ofhigh expectationsfor self staff students and parents.

Ensures building compliance with the:

o Districts Uniform Discipline Code of Student Conduct.

o Student uniform and dress code policies.

o District attendance and discipline policies andproceduresnotification documentation reporting.

Assiststhe building principal with an efficient process for student scheduling andmonitorsthe implementation of that process.

Supports the building principal in school adherence to district policies and procedures for all staff and students.

Supports the buildings work inestablishingand maintaining working relationships with the community and parents.

Actively cultivates positive relationships with students and parents.

Monitors student failure rates absenteeism rates and suspension rates of all individual teachers.

Interacts with co-workers administration district internal and external customers in positive supportive and cooperative ways.

Ensurescomplianceofdiscipline and attendance notification documentation and reporting.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Primary Management Functions (Operational):

Ensures that the procedures and policies of the School District are implemented.

Prepares discipline and attendance records perDistrictprocedures and policies.

Assistsprincipal with:

o Coordinating the unique needs of students and human services agencies through inter-agency collaboration.

o Planning and coordinating extra-curricular activities for students.

o Assuming responsibility for reporting to parents.

o Providing forthe supervision of students during non-instructional hours (before school lunch after school and bus loading and unloading).

o Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of equipment books and supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree.

A minimum of threeyears successful teaching(Pre-K12 college or university level) or

A minimum of three years of recent successful experience as an Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT) member.

A valid Michigan school administrators certificate or not later than 6 months after employment begins enroll in a program leading to certification as a school of the program must occur within 3 years of hire.

Experience workingin a diverse environment.

Experience with PBISand ELEducation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree inelementar5yadministration supervisioncurriculumor education.

Knowledge of Mastery or Standard focused grading processes and Project/Place Based Education pedagogies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Skill in leadership in effective problem solving human relations interpersonal communication skills and providing a safe and orderly learning environment that is conducive to learning.

Skill in the use of technology to includemail internet Microsoft Office and ability to learn andutilizeDistrict standard software.

Ability todemonstrateadvocacy for students and staff.

Ability and desire in managing diversity by creating an environment for all in the school community regardless of differences and similarities to reach their full potential inaccomplishingtheobjectivesof the school and the district.

Ability and experience as a changeagentincluding awareness flexibility and adaptability.

Ability to providedemonstratedevidence of leadership and positive relationships with staff students and parents.

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education todemonstratethe character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distancevisionand ability to adjust/focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will berequiredoutdoor activities.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis required tocompare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skillscompileand negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

TheWaverly CommunitySchools will not discriminateagainst any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disabilityveteranor military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations:Assistancewith the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at(517) 319-3031)or.