What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Assistant Principal position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: May 2, 2025
District/Organization: Roscommon Area Public Schools
Position/Type: High School or CTE Principal – Assistant, full time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Position Details
TITLE: High School Assistant Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
JOB FUNCTION: Promote the educational growth of all children in the school setting by assisting students to develop skills that enhance learning, social, and emotional, well-being.
DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: The District has approximately 800 students and is located in north central Michigan. Currently, 17% of our students qualify for special education services and about 2/3 qualify for free and reduced lunch. Roscommon Elementary School serves early childhood preschool students aged 3 -5 years old and students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Roscommon Middle School has students in grades 5 through 7. Roscommon High School has students in 8th through 12th grades.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement fair, consistent disciplinary processes and restorative practices.
- Address behavioral issues and collaborate with stakeholders to improve behavior.
- Monitor discipline trends and recommend strategies to improve school climate.
- Assist in developing school goals, policies, and initiatives.
- Plan and supervise events, staff needs, and operations, including afternoon and evening activities.
- Lead student support and school culture committees to foster a positive environment.
- Guide teachers in curriculum development, alignment, and instructional best practices.
- Observe classrooms, provide feedback, and support professional development.
- Collaborate to identify student needs and implement effective interventions.
- Promote mental health, wellness, and inclusivity among students.
- Supervise staff, provide feedback, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Participate in safety drills, emergency planning, and professional meetings.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
We are seeking an administrator who is committed to leading the systemic reconfiguration of the district at the classroom, building, and district level while sustaining the organization’s sense of urgency in realizing dramatic improvement in student and teacher performance in a short amount of time. This administrator is charged with providing the instructional and curricular leadership that creates, implements, maintains, and enhances excellence, scholarship, creativity, and achievement for all students.
Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- Demonstrated leadership and involvement in curriculum development
- Able to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and the school community.
- Experience with a globally diverse population including students with disabilities, EL (English Learners), and students with various learning needs
- Cognizant of current issues and research in education of the student groups listed above.
- Must possess excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong, positive personal characteristics and communication skills.
- Dedicated, flexible, and excellent work ethic.
- Demonstrated leadership in working with staff, students, and community
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with diverse populations
- Demonstrated professional and personal expertise in best practices and research in reading, writing instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Demonstrated administrative ability and experience in collaborative skills and attitudes to work with others in teams, effective interpersonal communication skills, creativity, optimism, problem-solving, and flexibility
- Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in administration, supervision, or education preferred. (Pursuant to 380.1246 and District expectations, the individual in this position must either hold a valid Michigan school administrator’s certificate or not later than 6 months after he or she begins employment as a school administrator enrolls in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and must complete the program within 3 years.)
- Valid state administrator certification (or eligibility to obtain).
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of student discipline practices, restorative justice, and behavioral intervention strategies.
- Strong understanding of educational best practices, instructional leadership, and curriculum development.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Starting Date: August 1, 2025
Letters of interest and any supporting materials should be sent to
Desiree’ Baerlocher, Assistant Superintendent
baerlocherd@rapsk12.net
Roscommon Area Public Schools
299 W. Sunset
Roscommon, MI 48653
Supporting material requirements:
- Resume
- Two current letters of recommendation
- Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
- Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate
- Copy of Administrator Certificate
Posting closes: May 2, 2025
E-mail: baerlocherd@rapsk12.net
