Long Term Substitute- Assistant Principal/9th Grade Principal

Position Purpose

To assist the principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational programs in our 9th to 12th grade school buildings in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development,

To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized, culturally responsive instruction, curriculum development, student learning and behavior interventions.
• Prepares class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Supervises departments as assigned.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resources issues.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Exemplary, regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position. Work in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• State of Michigan Certification as required for position.
• Teaching Certification.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and valid teaching certificate.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Educational Leadership preferred. 
• Competitive preference will be given to candidates with previous diversity, equity and inclusion training. 
• Previous successful leadership experience.
• Previous successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful experience as an administrator is preferred.

FLSA Status:    Exempt

SALARY- $200 Daily Rate

NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender 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.

Salary : $200