TITLE: Middle School Assistant Principal

 

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

 

REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Administrator Handbook, Salary range 10at: $111,425 - $123,806

50 weeks 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: Master’s degree; both undergraduate and graduate work must be of exceptionally high quality. Inclusion in the candidate’s 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 computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Must demonstrate experience with emerging workplace technologies.
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  
  


• Public Relations Skills:
  
  
  
  • Establish and maintain good public relations 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


• Address and document student behavior issues promptly and effectively, utilizing restorative practices when appropriate


• Assist with building security protocols including morning and lunch entrance monitoring and all safety roles as assigned by the principal and/or district


• 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 as assigned by the principal for staff within 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


• Lead professional learning along with the building administration team to support staff learning


• 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


• Directly manage district-wide special education operations by ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing staffing and resource allocation, and providing expert instructional leadership to staff and families to improve outcomes for exceptional learners.


• Serve as a District Designee for IEP Meetings and MDR’s

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

Come join Midland Public Schools!

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 Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information along the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place for you!

 

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. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer, otherwise, the detailed application will be necessary.)

To complete the application process, you will need to complete the online application at www.midlandps.org. 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. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.

 

Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools.

 

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, disability, or other legally-protected characteristic, in its programs, activities, or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:  Associate Superintendent/Human Resources, 600 E. Carpenter Rd., Midland, MI  48640.   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.