INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: May 1, 2023

TITLE OF POSITION: Middle School Assistant Principal with Athletics

STARTING DATE: 2023-2024 School Year

CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 8 at 4:00 P.M.

This job will be hard. We don’t expect you to have all the skills you need when you walk in the door, so we’re committed to providing you with support in the form of a coach, to help you grow and navigate the challenges we know you’ll face. In addition, you’ll participate in a professional learning community with others who share your role and you’ll attend bimonthly PD sessions. We know that the only way we can meet our students’ needs is if we, the adults, engage in rigorous learning. We expect that those who join our team hold this belief and value. If this is you and you are excited about learning, we encourage you to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree with emphasis in areas of administration
• Meet School Administrator continuing education requirements
• Five (5) years of teaching experience
• Results driven, achievement oriented, strategic planning skills and ability to communicate a vision and goals to others
• Strong problem solving ability
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build successful working relationships with staff, students and families
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to supervise and develop/mentor subordinate staff members
• Ability to function with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and remain organized when frequently interrupted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with principal to identify and coordinate the educational needs of regular and special education programs to ensure maximum educational benefits.
• Assists in the evaluation of staff and instructional programs to ensure student achievement.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with parents and acts as a problem solver when concerns arise.
• Addresses behavioral and attendance issues until resolved in a satisfactory manner.
• Develops an atmosphere of trust, respect, interest and enthusiasm within the school.
• Complies with legal and regulatory requirements of various governmental agencies.
• Keeps abreast of new technologies and innovative techniques to ensure school is up to date.
• Supervises extra-curricular activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Responsible for overseeing and supervising middle school athletics with the District Athletic Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the principal/superintendent.

Letter of interest, resume and references should be sent to:

Jamielynne Commissaris
Otsego Public Schools
400 Sherwood Street
Otsego MI 49078
Responses may be sent via e-mail to: jcommissaris@otsegops.org

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