Assistant Principal - Sexton High School

Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We offer a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options for families and staff, all dedicated to our mission of providing an excellent education in a safe and nurturing environment.

About the Role

Assistant Principals in the Lansing School District work hand in hand with the Principal to support instruction, culture, and community engagement. Responsibilities include developing teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation, as well as building relationships with students and families. Assistant Principals also support schoolwide behavior intervention systems and may take on special projects such as standardized testing administration, community engagement events, and overseeing extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

School Culture & Administration

• Create a professional learning community focused on curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement and school culture.
• Establish school routines, procedures, and expectations that foster a safe and inclusive environment.
• Support the implementation of research-based initiatives related to climate and culture and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Develop a daily schedule for the efficient, effective, and safe operation of the school.
• Supervise and monitor the accuracy of student records, including attendance and student learning.
• Organize and supervise all support service personnel for optimum school performance.
• Plan and supervise fire, tornado, and lockdown drills.
• Implement the student code of conduct and maintain student discipline according to Board and state policies.

Data-Driven Instructional Leadership

• Develop a vision of excellence for academic instruction focused on student learning and outcomes.
• Monitor the implementation of an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
• Collaborate with other school and District leaders to provide targeted professional development aligned with District goals.
• Conduct personnel evaluations, offer feedback, and provide support to facilitate staff and student growth.
• Use data to design individual staff and student achievement goals aligned with District priorities.
• Utilize student achievement and process data to drive decision-making around curriculum and instruction.

Community Engagement

• Maintain effective and positive relationships with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to common inquiries and complaints.
• Assess community expectations and perceptions of school performance.
• Communicate with community members through social media, newsletters, and meetings.
• Recruit new and utilize existing community resources to support building programs and goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (or working toward it/eligible for alternative certification).
• Demonstrated success in teaching, instructional coaching, behavior intervention, and community engagement.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Alignment with Lansing School District’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Teaching, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience.
• Previous school administrative experience.

Schedule

1 FTE (8 hours per day, 5 days per week).