Position Type: Administrative/Assistant Principal
LOCATION: Meridian Junior High School
DESCRIPTION: Full-Time Junior High School Assistant Principal
DATE AVAILIABLE: 7/01/2025
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- A Master’s Degree (MA) in Educational Leadership, Curriculum, Education, and/or a related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent is required.
- A valid Administrator’s Certificate, be enrolled in a program, or be willing to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator.
- Administrative experience at building level is preferred.
- 7+ years of experience as a teacher, consultant or administrator is required.
- Strong knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
- A working knowledge of standards-based learning, project-based learning, and providing equity to all students.
- Have experience with teacher coaching, teacher evaluation and leading professional development.
- Desire for rigorous professional development and coaching with a focus on continuous improvement and instructional effectiveness.
- **Regular and Reliable Attendance is an Essential Job Function**
SALARY: $75,000 - $90,000 Based upon experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
SUPERVISOR: Junior High Principal
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 3:00 p.m., June 30,2025 or UNTIL FILLED
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and Meridian reserves the right to interview and hire prior to this deadline.
NOTE: Any applicant recommended for hire for any position is required to consent to a criminal histroy investigation and back assessment, if required by job description.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Junior High School Assistant Principal assists the Principal in providing instructional leadership and direction to staff including: curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development to improve student progress. The Assistant Principal leads the School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system and addresses student discipline issues and reports to the Junior High Principal. This role involves collaborating with teachers, staff, parents and the community to promote the academic, social and emotional growth of all students. The Junior High School Assistant Principal position regularly requires more than 40 hours per week, especially during the school year.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in and assume an active role in the behavior side of the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Support.
- Lead the School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system.
- Administration and management of student discipline.
- Conduct general supervision of the building.
- Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate, which encourages a cooperative and participating attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
- Maintain a standard of student behavior designed to emphasize safety, respect, and responsibility and minimize school and classroom disruptions.
- Apply knowledge of special education and supports to the administration and management of student behavior and discipline.
- Assist in the development and administration of the general school routine and coordination of activities within the school building.
- Evaluate existing programs and practices.
- Assist in providing professional development around the identified school improvement goals.
- Assist with creation of master class schedule.
- Assist teachers and students with technology issues, and act as a liaison between the school and the technology department.
- Creation of paraprofessional schedule.
- Act as truancy officer of the school, and work with parents and students to increase student school attendance.
- Assist the district’s athletic director with the operation of middle school athletics. This includes but is not limited to scheduling of ticket takers, faculty managers, and concession stand workers; cancellation of practices & games and public communication of cancellations; supervision of games.
- Participate as an active member of the school improvement committee.
- Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
- Assist with the administration of District, State, or National testing.
- Assist in hiring new staff and properly orienting them to the school.
- Make recommendations to the Junior High Principal on matters that will improve the excellence of the Building or District.
- Attend building and District events.
- Attend professional conferences, seminars and workshops in education and/or educational administration as per agreement and/or Superintendent.
- Regular and Reliable Attendance is an essential job function.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Must meet, or be willing to meet, Michigan Department of Education School Administrator’s Certification requirements. Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with children, teachers, co-workers, staff and administration. Must be able to read, comprehend and analyze instructions, correspondence, memos, reports, rules and regulations. Must be able to compose appropriate presentations, correspondence, and reporting with clear and concise information utilizing proper spelling and grammar. Must be able to write, manage, and administer grants.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations in order to make comparisons and/or determinations of evaluations of programs and presentations, and to produce charts, graphs, and reports.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to apply common sense and reason to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
