About This Role
An Assistant Principal supports the School Principal in leading the instructional process, managing programs and services, and implementing curriculum and policies. This role focuses on promoting the educational and social development of students and the professional growth of staff through data-driven instruction, observation, and feedback.
Responsibilities
- Create a professional community focused on instruction and high student achievement
- Motivate teachers to continue developing their skills and knowledge
- Institutionalize the implementation of educational practices through regular observation, coaching, and evaluation
- Model effective instructional practices in team meetings and professional development
- Utilize data to evaluate the learning model and drive curriculum development
- Work closely with the principal to create and lead an effective Data Team within the school
- Coordinate curriculum within the district with all lead administrators and Central Management leadership
- Ensure a safe, supportive, and productive environment for students, staff, and families
- Set and maintain high academic expectations among students, staff, and families
- Support student discipline, conflict resolution, and helpful student support services
- Promote teamwork within the learning community
- Demonstrate cultural competencies in managing a multi-cultural institution
- Engage parents in school operations and student functions
- Communicate on a regular basis with families through newsletters and announcements
- Seek and build relationships within professional and civic organizations
- Resolve parent issues respectfully and effectively
- Collaborate with Central Management to maintain strong partnerships with community organizations and regional and national partners
- Support the principal to oversee timely and accurate reporting in coordination with the School Operations Team and Central Management
- Understand implications of state and federal laws and regulations and ensure procedures are followed to maintain school compliance with these regulations
- Support the principal to coordinate with the School Operations Team to develop and monitor the school budget and align the use of time, money, and materials to the school
- Ensure procedures are in place and being followed to maintain a safe, clean, and neat campus and meal service where nutrition, hygiene, and customer service needs are being met
Requirements
Nice to have:
- Master
- 3 years
- 5 or more years
- Must have and maintain valid Michigan administrator certificate
