ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Tentative Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Description: Under the direction of the Junior High School Principal, the Junior High School Assistant Principal serves as an instructional/educational leader, responsible for student learning, personnel management, scheduling, emergency management, facility operations and is accountable to meet and exceed goals as established by the district.

Reports To: Junior High School Principal

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Administration from an accredited institution with a major in Education Administration, or its equivalent preferred.
• State of Michigan administrative certification required. State of Michigan teacher certification preferred.
• Worked successfully for a period of at least (5) years in the educational field.
• Demonstrated record of improved student achievement.
• A deep understanding of data, curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to problem solve, critically think and resolve issues.
• Ability to positively influence and support a diverse student population and school community.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellence through equity and access for all students.
• Under the guidance of the building principal, serve as a proactive leader in the building identifying and accepting ownership of tasks, activities, programming, etc.
• Support and assist in the implementation of state standards, standards for college and career readiness and district curriculum of secondary schools in all subjects.
• Support and promote the use of digital learning tools including a learning management system, student information system, grade book and collaboration services.
• Support and promote the development of digital content and the use of assessment tools to measure student learning.
• Support and promote the analysis of historical and real-time data to drive educational decisions.
• Assist in supervising the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, help to align the plan with the District's vision, mission, initiatives and district improvement plan.
• Assist in supervising the instructional program and evaluating the performance of teachers.
• Assist in supervising the implementation of research based instructional strategies for all grade levels including but not limited to sub-group populations.
• Assist in the implementation and delivery of in-depth and on-going professional development to support instructional strategies.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the students through data analysis.
• Support the alignment of resources with goals and priorities.
• Assist in monitoring revenue and expenditures of the individual school.
• Communicate regularly with all stakeholders using a variety of media.
• Attend, supervise and participate in school and district activities including but not limited to graduation, extracurricular activities and conferences.
• Positively influence and support a culturally diverse educational community.
• Create and maintain an environment conducive to learning for all stakeholders with implementation of restorative practices to address behavioral concerns.
• Foster a professional community of teachers and staff to promote each student's academic success and well being.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must apply online at Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.

Benefits:

• For detailed information regarding benefits, please reference the UCS transparency site at:
• Salary based on qualifications and experience.