Middle School Assistant Principal

Middle School Assistant Principal

Central Middle

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Commensurate with Administrative Agreement

Schedule: Starting with the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary: The role of the assistant principal is to serve as a “leader of learning” who collaborates with building administrators, staff, and students to foster a safe, caring, and supportive school learning community. The assistant principal ensures a rigorous curricula, and supports evidence-based instructional practices and effective assessment strategies in a continuous cycle of improvement that result in high levels of learning for all students.

Qualifications: 

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with applicable secondary endorsement or coursework
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Instruction, or related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Valid Michigan administrative certificate
• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience
• Successful experience as a principal intern, assistant principal, or teacher leader
• Demonstrated results with raising achievement for all students

Skills/Knowledge:

• Legal, ethical, and professional best practices in education
• Effective use of technology in the service of teaching and learning
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Systems
• Utilization of student and school performance data to improve student achievement
• Effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all student populations
• Curriculum alignment strategies to ensure focus and coherence within and across grade levels

Essential Job Functions:

• Support implementation of best teaching practices in support of student achievement; observe classrooms regularly and provide meaningful feedback to teachers
• Maintain a clear focus on individualized student learning that is guided by relevant and timely data
• Effective relationships with many different stakeholders (e.g., students, families, staff members, and the broader community)
• Create a safe learning environment that promotes equity and high learning expectations for all
• Utilize evaluation as a tool to demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of instruction
• Optimize learning for all students by ensuring a guaranteed and viable curriculum
• Support the leadership of the Instructional Leadership Team
• Establish and sustain a professional culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior
• Ability to foster and maintain equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for students, families, and employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing with all stakeholders
• Assist with design and implement job-embedded professional learning
• Assist in the organization and scheduling of classes and extracurricular activities
• Organize and schedule time in alignment with instructional goals
• Promote shared leadership and collaboration opportunities that focus on effective teaching practices
• Support systems and processes to build a culture of collaboration, understanding, inclusion, and mutual respect
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body during school hours, on buses, and at athletic and special events
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Dispositions:

• High expectations for self and others and a belief that all students can learn at high levels
• Commitment to continuous improvement, using relevant data, and providing/receiving actionable feedback
• Resilience in the face of challenges and an orientation toward solutions
• Confidence to lead with humility, authenticity, transparency, and personal responsibility

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical requirements:

• Mobility:
  • Ability to move freely around the school campus, including navigating stairs, hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing administrative tasks or attending meetings
• Endurance:
  • Capacity to work long hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to manage stress and maintain energy during peak times, such as during school events or disciplinary situations
• Visual and Auditory Requirements:
  • Clear vision, including the ability to read small print and view digital screens
  • Ability to adjust and focus vision
  • Ability to observe student behavior and monitor activities across various school environments
  • Effective hearing to communicate with students, staff, and parents, and to respond to emergency situations
• Communication:
  • Ability to project voice clearly and effectively in quiet and noisy environments
• Manual Dexterity:
  • Ability to use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and copiers
  • Capability to handle and transport materials such as books, documents, and supplies
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or reach with hands and arms
• Emergency Response:
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, which may require running or quickly moving to a specific location
  • Capacity to perform first aid or CPR if necessary
• Strength:
  • Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds
  • Physical capability to intervene in physical altercations if required
• Posture:
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing administrative tasks or attending meetings

Work Environment: 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation:

In accordance with the Administrative Agreement. 

Terms of Employment: 

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.