Assistant Elementary Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools Is Seeking

Assistant Elementary Principal

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Westwood Elementary School

10-Month, Full-Time

UAW Salary Schedule

School Year

OUR MISSION:

Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The elementary assistant principal provides leadership support to the principal with the management of instructional leadership of the school building.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

1. Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
2. Supervises and evaluates the work of professional and classified employees as assigned.
3. Administers district policies concerning discipline and attendance.
4. Assures the safety and welfare of students.
5. Assists with planning and implementing programs for parent groups, staff, and community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
6. Assists with the planning and supervision of extracurricular programming.
7. Supervises support programs such as food services, bus loading, lunch supervision, and transportation as assigned.
8. Assists with the management and care of the school plant equipment and materials.
9. Assists with the planning and supervision of extracurricular programming.
10. Able to serve as lead building administrator in the building administrator's absence if needed.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess a Master's degree in teaching, educational leadership, or related field.
2. Possesses a successful work history.
3. Must meet or be willing to meet the State school administrator's certification or continuing education requirement.
4. Three years of successful teaching experience in a diverse urban setting.
5. Possess the necessary computer skills for communication and report writing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge and experience working with Human Service agencies.
2. Successful building-level administrative experience.
3. Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching.
4. Knowledge of performance assessment, curriculum development, and learning styles.
5. Experienced in the management of student discipline and attendance with the ability to establish programs and procedures to improve student behavior.
6. Demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to relate to students, staff, and parents.

Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to:

Human Resources Department

Attn: Steve Leland

Director of Human Resources

1220 Howard Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

FAX

The position will remain posted until filled.

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.