Assistant Principal - Eligibility Pool

Position Summary

Provides the day-to-day operational support for assigned school and related personnel to help ensure achievement of school-specific goals and objectives. Coordinates with Principal to assist in defining and enforcing school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and parents. As such, is a key member of the leadership team of the school.

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter (1-2 pages) included as a single additional attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF format)
• Detail your interest in the position, qualifications, vision to create the greatest impact on children in DPSCD
• All candidates who complete an initial interview are required to complete a hiring task, which will be communicated via email.
• Successful candidates may be considered for open positions and other Assistant Principal vacancies in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certificate in Secondary or Elementary Education
• School Administrator Certificate
• Five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience with an annual rating of effective (E), or highly effective (HE)
• Proven experience serving in a leadership capacity
• Exemplary presentation skills, organizational skills and communication (speaking, listening, and writing) skills
• Strong technology skills including competence in the use of technology to prepare and complete reports and communications
• Demonstrated knowledge of current educational research and ability to translate into classroom and school practice
• Evidence of skills analyzing and interpreting student achievement data and utilizing that data to increase student achievement

Essential Functions

• Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum
• Model, identify, discuss and provide feedback on effective pedagogical strategies
• Supervise instruction, including monitoring of lesson plans and provide actionable feedback
• Provide professional development opportunities and establish Professional Learning Communities focused on closing the achievement gap
• Develop programs aligned with the School Improvement Plan and the District Academic Plan
• Interpret, review, and monitor data systems relative to student assessments
• Access the student information system for the purposes of creating, monitoring, and reviewing schedules, reports, and student data
• Communicate relevant policies and procedures with regard to student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff and parents
• Contact and communicate directly with parents/guardians on a regular basis to ensure parent awareness of and involvement in their child’s school performance
• Conduct teacher observations and assist with the performance evaluation process
• Work and collaborate effectively with teachers and other school-based personnel to develop and implement individual student support plans
• Assist with the management of the school’s operational processes (i.e., budgeting, facility maintenance, grant compliance, scheduling, etc.)
• Maintain accurate data, records, etc. to document all activities conducted and services provided
• Perform duties as assigned.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: No new security clearance required unless new role requires different type of criminal background check. External Applicants: Required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method Of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Contact Information

For assistance during the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.