Middle School Principal

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Principal

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: Slauson Middle School

SALARY: $104,869 to $108,573
(Dependent on Experience)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director, K-8/Middle School Education
The City of Ann Arbor is home to one of the finest public education school systems in the nation, the Ann Arbor Public Schools, known across the state and around the world for a long tradition of excellence. The AAPS is deeply committed to equity and inclusion, access and opportunity, working to ensure dignity and a sense of belonging for every student, every day. Currently, the Ann Arbor Public Schools seeks a highly competent and committed school principal to lead Slauson Middle School.

Slauson Middle School is a nationally designated School To Watch nestled in the Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor near the University of Michigan and is located within walking distance of downtown Ann Arbor. With a student body of almost 750 students in grades 6th-8th, Slauson is committed to educational excellence, the development of self-esteem, and the cultivation of academic and social skills in a safe and supportive environment where respect for individual differences and the rights of others guides school behavior.


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, our district Equity Plan drives our staff and school community to ensure an anti-racist and inclusive environment at each of our elementary schools, secondary schools, and district departments and divisions. We believe that equity is the moral responsibility of every leader to take the intentional actions necessary to create learning communities free of barriers, biases, and disproportionality for each and every person regardless of personal characteristics and social circumstances.

We are seeking a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused, and visionary leader who has a core belief of seeing equity, diversity, and inclusion as our greatest asset. This leader will co-create an anti-racist, collaborative, and inclusive environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community. Applicants for this leadership position should be able to share previous experiences aligned with this belief and communicate both successes and challenges they have experienced with creating equity-centered learning communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in supervision, administration, curriculum, or related field
Three years of successful administrative experience at the secondary level or equivalent administrative experience
Five years of successful teaching and/or counseling experience at the secondary level
Ability to demonstrate sound reasoning, thinking, and collaboration skills; knowledge of or experience with TregoED problem-solving processes or the willingness to learn
Successful oversight of school improvement and accreditation processes
Successful implementation of reform practices that creates and maintains a safe school culture with attention to increased attendance and lower rates of discipline/suspensions
Successful oversight of special education inclusion, personal curriculum and co-teaching
Successful leadership and engagement in innovative work to address achievement and opportunity disparities using data to implement, promote, and assess program effectiveness and improved graduation rates
Proof of COVID vaccination required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain) with Masters Degree in Education, secondary administration preferable.
Meet requirements for Michigan administrative certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate to provide the school community leadership, vision, and direction for a comprehensive middle school
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff, and families
Demonstrate a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused set of core beliefs
Co-create an anti-racist, collaborative environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community
Improve and expand the educational opportunities and planning for all students, including students with diverse and special needs
Demonstrate proficiency with culturally responsive pedagogy and instructional techniques/tools
Foster a dynamic school culture centered on holistic, inclusive learning communities
Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups, and maintain positive relations with all members of the school community
Foster community relationships and partnerships that support students
Select, supervise, and evaluate all staff required for a comprehensive middle school program, and collaborate with teachers in improving teaching and learning
Understand current research and effective best practices to design, implement, and maintain a high-quality comprehensive middle school program
Define, develop, and maintain a learning community with high standards of instructional excellence in curriculum, instructional methods, instructional supervision and coaching, student assessment, and school improvement and planning
Define and develop organizational leadership, school culture, student and parent engagement, staff management, community relations, legal issues, and school governance
Supervise and support technology integration
Implement and support the District's operational goals as articulated by the Superintendent
Prepare and monitor school budgets
Implement policy and procedure for the Board of Education State and/or Federal levels at the building level
Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Communicate effectively and present information in oral and written form.

REASONING ABILITY
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.
Understand the needs of and relate to middle school students and possess effective and innovative ideas for working with them.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2Schools.org -> District Links -> Job Postings.

Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificates and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.