HS Assistant Principal

Position Details Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal Date Posted: 3/17/2026 Location: Hamtramck High School Job Posting Assistant Principal – Hamtramck High School Qualifications Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with five (5) years of successful teaching experience Master's degree or higher with graduate credit in any combination of education leadership, instructional supervision and evaluation, English as a Second Language, curriculum development, personnel management and community relations Demonstrated knowledge of current educational practices, including the School Improvement Process Demonstrated leadership ability Demonstrated knowledge of technology and the integration of technology within instruction Effective team builder who relates well with others Excellent oral and written communication skills Role of the Administrator Utilize and reinforce the district's sense of urgency for student achievement growth Promote the professional risk-taking needed to realize continuous academic improvement Develop structures within the building that promote collective responsibility Navigate district systems to create the systems and policies needed to support rapid turnaround and remove systemic barriers that impede rapid turnaround within the building Collaborate with the administrative team to adhere to benchmarks and timelines related to staff evaluation, teacher/staff coaching, and providing high quality feedback to drive instruction Respond to district leadership initiatives Communicate a common and clear vision for subject-specific instruction Routinely observe instruction using classroom walkthroughs and classroom evaluation (informal and formal) Provide feedback to teachers that is consistent within instructional expectations as defined by the subject-specific district vision Model subject‑specific instruction that is consistent with the district vision Identify supports needed for teachers to implement the subject‑specific vision with fidelity Leverage district/building‑level supports for teachers (coaches, specialists, outside or ISD consultants) Assist teachers in the use of formative and summative assessments to improve instruction Support teachers to develop and implement non‑instructional routines to assist with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and/or Restorative Practices activities. Identify individuals who can share expertise on pedagogical practice or content Provide leadership, management, and accountability for all state‑mandated tests Support teachers to implement district's subject‑specific vision and/or key ideas from their individual professional development learning Promote alignment between district's vision for subject‑specific teaching and learning and what is enacted in the classroom Promote compliance related to health and school safety, work to maintain the health and well‑being of staff, students and families Promote instructional coordination across regular, English Learner and special education student services Develop professional development learning plans around subject‑specific district vision Communicate expectations for implementing instructional strategies Secure instructional materials to support teachers' implementation of the subject‑specific instructional vision Regularly meet with school principal, coaches, specialists, ISD or outside consultants to develop understanding of subject‑specific instructional practices aligned to the vision Meet with school principal, coaches, specialists, ISD or outside consultants to discuss teacher learning and implementation of instructional strategies Commit to significant improvement in student and teacher performance in a short amount of time Other duties as assigned Responsibilities Participate in curriculum development and student scheduling Maintain current knowledge of trends, developments and research pertaining to high school education Responsible for student discipline and school safety Facilitate co‑curricular activities including clubs, assemblies and student programs Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and a climate of respect in which students can succeed Advance positive public relations and communication within the school community Responsible for the school in the absence of the Building Principal Assist in the development, revision and evaluation of curriculum and assessments Works with staff to develop the educational program and plan appropriate learning experiences to meet student needs Provide leadership for integration of technology within the instructional program Initiate and implement programs to meet specific needs of the students Communicate effectively with the superintendent on all issues relating to the building Responsible for the reporting, classification and promotion of students Supervise certificated and non‑certificated staff, conduct classroom walkthroughs and evaluations and provide feedback and direction Responsible for requisitioning of supplies and materials and monitoring the school budget Provide leadership in the following areas: Michigan Department of Education Initiatives School Improvement Processes Differentiated Instruction Local assessment and State Assessment Data Teams and PLC Familiarity with Special Education procedures/discipline Title I and III Programming Support for English Language Learners Title III Programming Michigan Department of Education Initiatives School Improvement Processes Differentiated Instruction Local assessment and State Assessment Data Teams and PLC Familiarity with Special Education procedures/discipline Title I and III Programming Support for English Language Learners Title III Programming Any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent of Schools Salary PertheHamtramckAdministrator'sAssociationContract #J-18808-Ljbffr Hamtramck Public Schools