Assistant Principal Lakeview High School

Lakeview School District

High School Assistant Principal

District Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Lakeview School District is dedicated to organizational excellence and supports and encourages the development and implementation of multicultural perspectives across all areas of the organization. The District celebrates diversity and recognizes the valuable assets that diversity brings to our schools, classrooms, and community. All administrators are expected to promote an inclusive, equitable, and supportive educational environment that values individual differences, fosters positive relationships, and ensures that all students have access to meaningful educational opportunities and resources.

SUMMARY

The High School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in providing leadership, direction, and oversight of the daily operations of the high school. The Assistant Principal supports the implementation of district policies, instructional programs, student services, school improvement initiatives, and student behavior expectations to promote academic achievement, student engagement, safety, and overall school success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; a commitment to instructional excellence; and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community members. The Assistant Principal will work collaboratively with the principal, teachers, support staff, students, and families to establish a safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and academically challenging school environment that prepares students for postsecondary education, career opportunities, and responsible citizenship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

Instructional Leadership and Student Achievement

Assist the principal in providing instructional leadership and ensuring the effective implementation of district-approved curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment systems.

Support teachers in developing and implementing instructional strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, academic growth, and achievement.

Monitor student achievement data, attendance, behavior, graduation progress, and other indicators to identify trends, address barriers to learning, and improve student outcomes.

Collaborate with administrators, department chairs, instructional coaches, counselors, and teachers to support curriculum alignment, instructional improvement, and professional learning.

Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating school improvement plans and initiatives.

Support the implementation of intervention and enrichment programs to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of high school students.

Promote high expectations for all students and work to ensure equitable access to rigorous coursework, academic supports, extracurricular activities, and postsecondary opportunities.

Participate in classroom observations, instructional walkthroughs, and teacher feedback processes as assigned and in accordance with district policy and applicable requirements.

Student Management, Discipline, and School Culture

Assist the principal in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

Implement and enforce district policies, school rules, student codes of conduct, and applicable laws in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner.

Respond to student behavior concerns, investigate incidents, document findings, and determine or recommend appropriate interventions and disciplinary consequences within the authority of the position.

Support restorative practices, conflict resolution, and other appropriate strategies that promote accountability, relationship-building, and positive student behavior.

Work collaboratively with students, parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, social workers, and other support personnel to address behavioral, academic, attendance, and social-emotional concerns.

Monitor student attendance, tardiness, truancy, and patterns of disengagement and coordinate appropriate interventions.

Support the development of positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and high standards of conduct.

Respond promptly and appropriately to bullying, harassment, discrimination, threats, and other concerns affecting student safety and well-being.

Promote a positive school culture that encourages student voice, belonging, mutual respect, leadership, and responsible decision-making.

Assist in managing student activities, assemblies, school events, and other programs that contribute to a positive high school experience.

School Operations, Safety, and Administration

Assist the principal with the daily administration and operation of the high school.

Support the development and implementation of school schedules, duty assignments, supervision plans, and operational procedures.

Assist with student supervision during arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch periods, school events, and other assigned times.

Support the implementation of emergency procedures, crisis response plans, school safety protocols, and required drills.

Respond to emergencies and safety concerns in accordance with district policies and established procedures.

Assist with the coordination of substitute coverage, staff assignments, and daily operational needs as directed.

Maintain accurate, confidential, and complete records related to student discipline, attendance, school operations, and other administrative responsibilities.

Prepare reports, correspondence, documentation, and other materials required by the principal, district administration, or applicable regulations.

Assist with the administration of state assessments, district assessments, graduation activities, enrollment processes, and other schoolwide initiatives.

Support compliance with district policies, Michigan Department of Education requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Protect confidential student, family, and personnel information in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

Staff Leadership and Professional Development

Assist the principal in communicating school goals, expectations, policies, and procedures to faculty and staff.

Support a collaborative professional culture focused on continuous improvement, shared responsibility, and student success.

Work with teachers and staff to address student concerns, improve classroom practices, and strengthen relationships between students and school personnel.

Assist with staff orientation, professional development, mentoring, and other activities designed to improve instructional quality and school effectiveness.

Promote effective communication and collaboration among teachers, counselors, support staff, administrators, and other school personnel.

Assist in addressing staff concerns and resolving conflicts professionally and constructively.

Model ethical leadership, professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and respect in all interactions.

Carry out assigned supervisory and administrative responsibilities in accordance with district policies and applicable agreements.

Family and Community Engagement

Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff, and community members.

Communicate with families regarding student achievement, attendance, behavior, academic progress, and other educational concerns.

Collaborate with families and appropriate school personnel to develop strategies that support student success and well-being.

Participate in parent meetings, conferences, school events, community meetings, and other activities as assigned.

Support partnerships with community organizations, local agencies, postsecondary institutions, and other stakeholders that expand opportunities for students.

Communicate school information clearly, respectfully, and in a timely manner.

Work effectively with a culturally diverse community and student population.

Equity, Inclusion, and Student Support

Promote equitable educational opportunities and high expectations for students across racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, linguistic, and disability-related differences.

Contribute constructively to closing racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic achievement gaps through data-informed leadership and equitable school practices.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues, staff, students, families, and community groups from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Support the implementation of culturally responsive practices that recognize and value students' identities, experiences, strengths, and perspectives.

Collaborate with special education staff, counselors, interventionists, and other specialists to support students with disabilities and other individualized educational needs.

Help ensure that school policies and practices are implemented fairly and consistently while recognizing individual circumstances and applicable legal requirements.

Promote student belonging, engagement, mental health awareness, and access to appropriate support services.

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, reflective leadership, and continuous professional growth.

General Responsibilities

Assist the principal in implementing district policies, administrative regulations, and school improvement priorities.

Serve as acting principal when designated and authorized by the principal or district administration.

Attend administrative meetings, professional development sessions, and district activities as required.

Exercise discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism when addressing sensitive or complex matters.

Maintain regular and dependable attendance, recognizing that consistent administrative leadership is essential to school operations and student support.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The High School Assistant Principal provides supervision and leadership to students and may supervise teachers, support staff, student aides, and other personnel as assigned by the principal or district administration.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Possess a master's degree in educational leadership, educational administration, or a related field, as required by district policy and applicable state requirements.

Demonstrate successful experience in education, preferably at the secondary level.

Possess knowledge of high school curriculum, instructional practices, student assessment, school improvement, and adolescent development.

Demonstrate the ability to lead, support, and collaborate with diverse teams of educators and school personnel.

Demonstrate strong skills in student management, conflict resolution, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving.

Demonstrate the ability to analyze student achievement, attendance, discipline, and other school data to guide improvement efforts.

Demonstrate a commitment to equitable practices, inclusive school culture, and the success of all students.

Possess the ability to manage competing priorities, organize complex responsibilities, and respond effectively to changing school needs.

Demonstrate a collaborative spirit, professional integrity, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Experience working with students and families in a diverse, multicultural academic setting is preferred.

Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate, as applicable to the position and state requirements.

Possess or be eligible for the appropriate Michigan administrator credential or endorsement required for the position, in accordance with Michigan Department of Education requirements.

Maintain all required certifications, credentials, and professional development requirements applicable to the position.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in educational leadership, educational administration, or a related field.

Successful teaching experience at the high school level.

Prior experience in school leadership, administration, instructional coaching, department leadership, or student services.

Experience managing student discipline, attendance interventions, school safety, and family engagement.

Experience leading school improvement initiatives and analyzing data to improve student achievement.

Experience supporting students with diverse academic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and individual learning needs.

Knowledge of restorative practices, positive behavior interventions, conflict resolution, and culturally responsive school leadership.

Experience working collaboratively with families, community organizations, and external support agencies.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to apply current educational research, leadership practices, and applicable laws and regulations to school administration.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written formats.

Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, parents, staff, administrators, and community members.

Ability to lead collaborative teams, facilitate meetings, resolve conflicts, and support continuous school improvement.

Ability to make timely, fair, consistent, and well-informed decisions in complex situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive student, family, and personnel matters.

Ability to use student information systems, educational technology, data analysis tools, and administrative software effectively.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced educational environment.

Ability to respond calmly and professionally to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and other challenging situations.

Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to demonstrate ethical leadership, cultural responsiveness, accountability, flexibility, and a commitment to student success.

EOE