Elementary Assistant Principal

Michigan Association of School Boards; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springport Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Principal – Assistant to support school leadership and instructional initiatives. The role requires collaboration with teachers, students, families, and district teams to promote a safe, engaging learning environment.

The assistant principal will help implement MTSS, monitor behavior, plan professional development, and support data-driven decision making to improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Confidentiality
• Assist the principal with providing leadership, vision, and direction for staff and students.
• Serve as a proactive leader in the building, identifying and accepting ownership of tasks, activities, and programming.
• Coach and empower staff as necessary in managing student behaviors.
• Work with parents -communicating as necessary regarding long-term student success or for high risk students and severe infractions.
• Collaborate with the MTSS coordinator, behavior interventionist, counselor, and principal (Tier II Team) on PBIS implementation, restorative practices, and behavior management.
• Facilitate threat assessments as needed and track all corresponding documents.
• Provide a positive and safe school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Assist with curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Assist in evaluating staff performance, setting professional goals, and completion of evaluations using the district adopted tools.
• Collaborate with PLC teams to analyze data and implement strategies to increase student success.
• Assist in planning and executing effective professional development sessions, staff meetings, and PLC meetings.
• Interact with students and staff to create a positive climate and encourage high achievement.
• Be present and assist in arrival and dismissal.
• Assist in planning, executing, and supervising assessment cycles.
• Collaborate with district representatives on Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and documentation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Represent the school on various district teams and other agencies as necessary.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff on tracking student attendance and meeting with families to decrease chronic absenteeism.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or superintendent.

Job description

Deadline: September 25, 2026
District/Organization: Springport Public Schools
Position/Type: Elementary Principal – Assistant, full time
Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

Principal Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

(May not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

• Maintain Confidentiality
• Assist the principal with providing leadership, vision, and direction for staff and students.
• Serve as a proactive leader in the building, identifying and accepting ownership of tasks, activities, and programming.
• Coach and empower staff as necessary in managing student behaviors.
• Work with parents -communicating as necessary regarding long-term student success or for high risk students and severe infractions.
• Collaborate with the MTSS coordinator, behavior interventionist, counselor, and principal (Tier II Team) on PBIS implementation, restorative practices, and behavior management.
• Facilitate threat assessments as needed and track all corresponding documents.
• Provide a positive and safe school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Assist with curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students.
• Assist in evaluating staff performance, setting professional goals, and completion of evaluations using the district adopted tools.
• Collaborate with PLC teams to analyze data and implement strategies to increase student success.
• Assist in planning and executing effective professional development sessions, staff meetings, and PLC meetings.
• Interact with students and staff to create a positive climate and encourage high achievement.
• Be present and assist in arrival and dismissal.
• Assist in planning, executing, and supervising assessment cycles.
• Collaborate with district representatives on Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process (MICIP) and documentation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Represent the school on various district teams and other agencies as necessary.
• Collaborate with appropriate staff on tracking student attendance and meeting with families to decrease chronic absenteeism.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal or superintendent.