Middle School Assistant Principal

Deadline: August 2, 2026
District/Organization: Waterford School District
Position/Type: Middle School Principal – Assistant, full time
Salary: Administrative Base Salary Range: $104,000 – $117,500* *Salary range based on experience and education level

Position Details

Position: Middle School Assistant Principal

Location: Mason Middle School

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid State of Michigan teaching certificate
• Michigan School Administrators certificate or be enrolled in a program leading to certification as a school administrator not later than 6 months after employment leading to completion of the program within three years
• Master’s Degree preferably in Educational Leadership, School Administration or Curriculum
• Minimum of five years of successful secondary teaching experience
• Building Administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership experience in instruction and curriculum
• Exemplary communication skills
• Current professional development in best practices in teaching and learning
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Competencies:

• Strong background in instructional leadership
• Personal commitment to academic excellence with student achievement as a priority goal
• Leadership experience working with diverse populations and special needs students
• Skilled in leading school improvement and applying data to initiate specific instructional change
• Knowledge and experience in closing the achievement gap using research and evidence-based instruction
• Experience evaluating instructional and support staff that will improve teaching and learning
• Proficient use of student information systems
• Evidence of ability to positively affect school culture and by creating an open, enthusiastic and well-organized teaching and learning environment
• Collaborative leadership experience and in depth knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Experience with PBIS, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Restorative Practice Framework

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the assistant principal will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishing a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior
• Interacting with students in a constructive manner, encouraging each individual to perform at his/her highest level
• Maintaining positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other related agencies
• Participating in district-wide and school-wide activities
• Student discipline
• Demonstrate skills and experience as an instructional leader
• Unwavering commitment to advocate for the needs of all students
• Confidence in leading staff conversations around equity, unconscious bias and achievement gap data that results in classroom strategies with students to address these issues
• Embrace change, innovation, and ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school
• Work with staff to analyze student achievement data and to improve instruction
Teacher and Support Staff evaluations

Reports To: Building Principal

Workday/Week: Monday – Friday, 47 week position

Starting Date: TBD

Compensation: Administrative Base Salary Range: $104,000 – $117,500*

*Salary range based on experience and education level

Posting Date: July 17, 2026

Posting Deadline: Until Filled

Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and selecting the icon “Employment” and next, “Job Postings Directory”. Include letter of intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background investigation and fingerprint records.)

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

E-mail: WeileK01@wsdmi.org