Position Details
Job Title: HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Assist the principal in the leadership, operation, and supervision of the high school.
Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree, emphasis in educational administration/leadership preferred
2. Valid State of Michigan Administrative Certificate (ES) (or eligibility to obtain)
3. Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate
4. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience or previous administrative experience
5. Understanding of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (preferred)
6. Knowledge of instructional best practices that meet the developmental and individualized needs of all students
7. Knowledge and understanding of secondary school curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices
8. Successful experience with building-level leadership and/or leading committees
9. Effective verbal, listening, and writing skills
10. Effective computer literacy skills
Essential Duties:
11. Ability to work cooperatively with the principal in planning and administering all aspects of the high school operations
12. Ability to provide instructional leadership and foster a positive and innovative teaching and learning environment to encourage students to perform at their highest level
13. Ability to develop, facilitate, evaluate, and lead professional learning and growth with students and staff
14. Ability to design opportunities to empower students, staff, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate
15. Ability to lead and foster a positive, inclusive school community
16. Collaborate, facilitate, and strengthen student opportunities and school improvement efforts
17. Ability to provide leadership and supervision for after-school athletic and/or co-curricular activities
18. Ability to communicate effectively and relate positively with students, parents, staff, and members of the community
19. Ability to problem solve, take ownership of tasks, think critically, and resolve issues
20. Ability to administer effective student discipline and an attendance program that promotes a safe and orderly environment conducive to teaching and learning
21. Ability to lead, develop, and supervise curricular and extracurricular programs that meet the needs and interests of the students of the community
22. Knowledge, understanding, and application of the laws and evidence-based practices relating to MTSS, Restorative Practices, Special Education, and Section 504
23. Ability to coordinate state standardized testing, Advanced Placement testing, and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
24. Collaborate with parents, teachers, counseling department staff, and building staff to develop and implement strategies that will improve student behavior and academic achievement
25. Ability to lead and oversee safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
26. Ability to ensure compliance with district policies, state laws, and federal regulations
27. Ability to observe, supervise, evaluate, and lead certified and non-certified staff
28. Excellent attendance record
29. Ability to perform other duties as assigned
Location: East Grand Rapids High School
Rate: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contract: 210 contract days
Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
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