(1.0) High School Assistant Principal

Livonia Public Schools; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays, sick, and bereavement

Longevity pay

Attendee-friendly policies for staff's

Job summary

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly effective, student-centered educational leader to serve as a High School Assistant Principal. The role focuses on supporting student achievement, fostering a positive school culture, and collaborating with families and the community.

The AP will work with the Principal to lead planning, evaluation, and instructional leadership, while encouraging parental involvement and staff collaboration to advance district goals and ensure a safe, engaging learning

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher with graduate study in school administration or educational leadership.
• Must hold a valid school administrator certificate or be enrolled in a program leading to certification at time of application.
• Commitment to improving learning for all students.
• Visionary and creative leadership that promotes team and community building.
• Experience in teaching/administration; prior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead with the principal to establish school tone, climate, and direction.
• Promote student achievement and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, students, and community partners.
• Supervise and evaluate instruction and teachers using the district evaluation model.
• Support professional learning communities and school improvement goals.
• Oversee master schedules, attendance, programs, and communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Interpersonal relations

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in school administration

Valid school administrator certificate or in progress

Job description

POSITION

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly effective, student-centered educational leader to serve as a High School Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and relationship-driven professional who is committed to supporting student achievement, fostering a positive school culture, and contributing to the overall success of the school community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Principal serves as a key member of the school's leadership team, working alongside the principal, staff, students, and families to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This position requires a leader who is visible, approachable, and responsive, with the ability to balance student support, staff collaboration, operational responsibilities, and instructional leadership.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners. Through a focus on teamwork, accountability, and service, the Assistant Principal will help advance the district's mission of educating, challenging, and inspiring every student to achieve personal success and become a confident contributor to society.

The Assistant Principal works with the Principal to establish the tone, climate, and direction of the school through careful long-range and short-term planning, as well as assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of student progress and the instructional program. An effective school leader encourages parents' participation in their children's education and welcomes community involvement.

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K post-secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is in excess of $185 million, with state funding of $10,050 per pupil.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher with graduate study in any of the following: school administration or educational leadership
• Must hold a valid school administrator certificate or proof of enrollment in a program leading to certification as a school administrator at the time of application for this position
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Visionary and creative leadership that promotes team and community building
• Successful teaching experience, administrative experience, internship, or other leadership roles
• Evidence of ability to be approachable, knowledgeable, and collaborative in solving problems
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Respect for team concept and diversity, and the ability to create a positive work climate
• Superior verbal, written, and digital communication skills
• Ability to administer and supervise the school building and school-related activities
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the mission, vision, collective commitments, priority areas, Portrait of a Graduate, and Community with Character to make decisions that reflect the District's philosophy that places the needs of children and their education first.
• The AP values the foundation of a strong school culture and climate.
• Develop successful working relationships with school building staff, parents, students, and community members. Must possess highly effective written and verbal communication skills and function as an effective and collaborative team member and leader.
• Be a strong advocate for student success. The AP motivates teachers and staff to provide students with necessary and appropriate opportunities to meet high standards.
• Maintain and grow knowledge of quality instruction and assessment, and the ability to help teachers expand their repertoire of effective teaching strategies and assessment techniques. Must be capable of establishing the expectation for effective teaching and also possess the skills for supervising and evaluating instruction.
• The AP will effectively utilize the district evaluation model for the evaluation of professional staff.
• Assist the principal with the leadership of the professional staff and direct the resources of the school toward school improvement. As an instructional leader, the AP must possess a holistic view of secondary curriculum/assessment and lead the professional staff toward established goals in these areas.
• Share the responsibility for developing a safe, orderly, and disciplined school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. The AP effectively gains the understanding and cooperation of teachers and students in meeting the expectations of the code of conduct and other established school expectations. He or she must also build and support a climate where those rules are administered uniformly and fairly. The AP should be proficient at identifying problems, establishing priorities, and implementing solutions consistent with the school's and district's priorities and goals.
• Assist the principal in creating a Professional Learning Community and support staff with leadership and time to collaborate around established expectations. Actively support school PLTs through meeting visits, review of team notes, dialogue with teams, etc.
• Share responsibility for generating parental and community involvement/support and play an integral role in the area of community relations.
• Collaboratively oversee the administration of the building, along with the principal, including leading school staff, master schedules, student attendance, school programs and communication, facility needs, and other essential elements of an effective school environment.
• Stay current with educational developments and legislation affecting education and participate in professional organizations.
• Work with the principal in establishing a school culture and climate that engages all stakeholders and values the involvement, leadership, and collaboration of others.
• Serve as a learning-centered leader, focused on the continuous development of his/her own knowledge, skills, and capabilities, as well as the development of the staff's capabilities and effectiveness as educators.
• Work in collaboration with content area leaders (CALs), Department Chairs and applicable staff to advance and support teaching and learning. Additionally, work with the aforementioned to compile annual budget requests and resource needs.
• Supervise the preparation of student schedules.
• Execute other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Educational Administrators (LEADS).

DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at [phone]. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at [phone].