Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Kalamazoo Central High School

10 Month Full Time

2026-2027 School Year

Scope of Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the principal in the administration of a large, urban secondary school. The Assistant Principal is also the lead building administrator in the principal's absence.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
2. Supervises the work of professional and classified employees as assigned.
3. Administers district policies and procedures concerning discipline and attendance.
4. Assures the safety and welfare of students.
5. Assists with planning and implementation of programs for parent groups, staff, and community agencies, and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
6. Supervises support programs such as food services, bus loading, lunch supervision, and transportation as assigned.
7. Assists with the management and care of the school's plant equipment and materials.
8. Supervises extra-curricular activities.
9. Assists with accreditation activities.
10. Assists with the planning and supervision of a balanced student activities program.
11. Administers building and district programs for vocational and career-education preparation and placement, with (1) comply with Title IX and XII, (2) provide non-traditional opportunities for students, and (3) provide quality experiences for students with special needs.
12. May serve as the lead building administrator in the principal's absence.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three to five years of successful teaching experience or comparable successful experience working with students.
2. Master's degree in administration, supervision, curriculum, or related areas.
3. Meet or be willing to meet the State school administrator's certification requirements.
4. Demonstrate advanced skills in computer utilization of educational materials and student information systems.
5. Demonstrate advanced organizational and communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
6. Minimum three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting and a diverse/multi-cultural setting.
7. Must possess a positive work history.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Educational administration experience.
2. Knowledge of human service agencies.
3. Graduate credits in pupil personnel administration, testing, vocational guidance, special education, or communications.
4. Knowledge of performance assessment, curriculum development, and learning styles.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with various groups, including those with diverse backgrounds.
6. Experience in the management of student discipline and attendance, with the ability to establish programs and procedures to improve student behavior and attendance.
7. Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and the ability to relate to students, staff, and parents.

Interested applicants should apply online and attach their application to this posting.

Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume to the Human Resources Department Kalamazoo Public Schools 1220 Howard Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

Position will be posted until filled

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Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.