Interim Assistant Principal

Position Details

Interim Assistant Principal

Northern High School

Reports to :   Building Principal

Salary :   Commensurate with Administrative Agreement

Job Summary :  The role of the interim assistant principal is to serve as a “leader of learning” who collaborates with building administrators, staff, and students to foster a safe, caring, and supportive school learning community. The interim assistant principal ensures a rigorous curricula, and supports evidence-based instructional practices and effective assessment strategies in a continuous cycle of improvement that result in high levels of learning for all students.

Qualifications :

Minimum qualifications :

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with applicable (elementary / secondary) endorsement or coursework
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Instruction, or related field

Preferred qualifications :

Skills / Knowledge :

Essential Job Functions :

Dispositions :

Physical Requirements :   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical requirements :

Mobility : Ability to move freely around the school campus, including navigating stairs, hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing administrative tasks or attending meetings

Endurance : Capacity to work long hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends

Ability to manage stress and maintain energy during peak times, such as during school events or disciplinary situations

Visual and Auditory Requirements : Clear vision, including the ability to read small print and view digital screens

Ability to adjust and focus vision

Ability to observe student behavior and monitor activities across various school environments

Effective hearing to communicate with students, staff, and parents, and to respond to emergency situations

Manual Dexterity : Ability to use standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, and copiers

Capability to handle and transport materials such as books, documents, and supplies

Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or reach with hands and arms

Emergency Response : Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, which may require running or quickly moving to a specific location

Capacity to perform first aid or CPR if necessary

Strength : Occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Physical capability to intervene in physical altercations if required

Work Environment :

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and / or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation :

In accordance with the Administrative Agreement.

Terms of Employment :

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his / her employment in the District.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.