Assistant Principal - Vacancy ID: 276454

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership and managing the daily operation of Menominee Indian Middle School. The position promotes a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environment that supports student achievement, positive behavior, attendance, and staff development. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners to advance the District’s mission of helping every child succeed culturally, intellectually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership and School Improvement

• Assist the Principal in developing, implementing, and monitoring school improvement goals and maintaining high expectations for student learning.
• Support curriculum alignment, effective instruction, assessment practices, and the use of student data to identify needs and monitor progress.
• Participate in classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and evaluate assigned staff consistent with District procedures.
• Support professional learning, staff collaboration, and implementation of culturally relevant instruction and middle school practices.
• Assist with CSI, ESSA, Title I, and related school improvement activities and documentation as assigned.

Student Behavior Attendance and Support

• Lead assigned student discipline functions; investigate concerns, document findings, communicate with families, and apply District expectations consistently.
• Use restorative, trauma informed, and developmentally appropriate approaches to strengthen relationships, address behavior, and support student accountability.
• Monitor attendance, tardiness, and engagement; coordinate interventions with staff and families to address barriers to school participation.
• Collaborate with counselors, special education staff, student services personnel, and teachers to coordinate academic, behavioral, and social emotional supports.
• Support implementation of individualized education programs, Section 504 plans, and behavior support plans within assigned responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to bullying, harassment, conflict, and student safety concerns; follow District reporting and response procedures.

Daily Operations and School Safety

• Assist with daily building operations, student supervision, staff coverage, schedules, transitions, and school activities.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, passing periods, and school events as assigned.
• Assist in preparing master schedules and coordinating building use for instructional and extracurricular activities.
• Coordinate emergency drills and preparedness activities with the Principal and Safety Coordinator; respond to emergencies using District procedures.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, behavior, and other assigned records and prepare required reports.
• Serve as the building administrator in the Principal’s absence or as designated, within delegated authority.

Personnel and Administrative Support

• Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and supporting school staff.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned employees; communicate performance or conduct concerns to the Principal and Human Resources.
• Assist with staff meetings, orientation, professional development, and implementation of Board policies and administrative procedures.
• Assist with budget requests, purchasing, and monitoring school activity funds and expenditures as assigned.
• Collaborate with District administrators and departments on transportation, facilities, special education, and other school needs.
• Keep the Principal informed of student, staff, family, and operational concerns; maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Family and Community Partnerships

• Maintain clear, respectful communication with students, families, staff, and community partners; facilitate conferences and respond to concerns promptly.
• Build partnerships that support student learning, cultural connections, family involvement, and student well-being.
• Attend school activities, student recognition events, family meetings, and administrative meetings as assigned, including evening events.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical conduct, sound judgment, confidentiality, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Follow applicable requirements and District procedures for student records, mandated reporting, student
• rights, and employee supervision.
• Maintain required credentials and participate in ongoing professional learning.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Principal or District administration.