Lansing School District
education
AssistantPrincipal
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“Assistant Principal at Lansing School District. Skills: Instructional leadership, School administration, Community engagement, Student development. Support instruction, culture, and community engagement. Develop teachers through observations”
What You'll Achieve.
Improving student achievement; Improving school culture; Fostering a safe and inclusive environment; Student growth; Focus on student learning and outcomes; Meet the needs of all students; Facilitate staff growth; Facilitate student growth; Achieve rigorous goals; Achieve realistic goals; Achieve District priorities
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree, Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate, Demonstrated success in teaching, Demonstrated success in instructional coaching, Demonstrated success in behavior intervention, Demonstrated success in community engagement, At least three years of teaching experience, Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Nice to Have
Master's Degree in Teaching, Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Master's Degree in related field, Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate, At least five years of successful teaching experience, Previous school administrative experience
What You'll Do.
and community engagement
Develop teachers through observations
Develop teachers through professional development
Develop teachers through evaluation
Develop relationships with students and families
Create schoolwide behavior intervention systems
Support schoolwide behavior intervention systems
Administer standardized testing
Oversee extracurricular activities
Create a professional learning community
Establish school routines and procedures
Establish school expectations
Foster a safe and inclusive environment
Support research-based initiatives
Evaluate effectiveness of initiatives
Develop a daily schedule
Supervise support service personnel
Implement student code of conduct
Maintain student discipline
Develop a vision of excellence
Monitor curriculum implementation
Collaborate with school leaders
Collaborate with District leaders
Conduct personnel evaluations
Offer feedback to staff
Provide support to staff
Provide support to students
Utilize data to interpret progress
Drive decision making
Maintain positive relationships with parents
Maintain positive relationships with parent groups
Maintain positive relationships with school volunteers
Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies
Respond to complaints
Assess community expectations
Assess community perceptions
Communicate with community members
Recruit community resources
Utilize community resources
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work hand in hand with the Principal; Collaborate with other school leaders; Collaborate with District leaders
Communication Scope
Respond promptly and professionally to common inquiries and complaints; Communicate with community members through a variety of means
Full Job Description
## Description The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are an Assistant Principal. Assistant Principals in the Lansing School District work hand in hand with the Principal in their building, supporting instruction, culture, and community engagement. An Assistant Principal develops teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation. They will also develop relationships with students and families, creating and supporting schoolwide behavior intervention systems. Many Assistant Principals in the District also take on special projects such as standardized testing administration, community engagement events, and overseeing extracurricular activities. Assistant Principals are crucial in the everyday operation of our schools. ## Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's DegreeValid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (if you don't currently have this but are working towards it or believe you're eligible for alternative certification, you may still apply)Demonstrated success in teaching, instructional coaching, behavior intervention, and community engagementAt least three years of teaching experienceAlignment with Lansing School District's mission and values ## Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Teaching, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related fieldValid Michigan Teacher CertificateAt least five years of successful teaching experience Previous school administrative experience ## Job Responsibilities School Culture & Administration Create a professional learning
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