The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Assistant Principal of Instruction at The Career Connect Campus (CCC) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

Align services with KRESA Core Values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity) and Culture & Belonging principles to engage and serve all students
Support the success of all students, prioritizing opportunity, program representation and supports for all.
Demonstrate KRESA’s core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Trustworthiness and Respect in the workplace.
Support and foster a welcoming, professional, and inclusive environment at the CCC and satellites that enables students to achieve their career development goals.
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including families and business and industry partners, to promote positive public relations and community engagement.
Support curriculum development and alignment to state standards, ensuring all countywide CTE programs culminate in opportunities for students to secure industry-recognized credentials.
Enhance and support growth and academic achievement of all students, including CTE credential attainment.
Evaluate instructional staff and provide feedback based on the 5D+ Instructional Framework.
Assist with the development of annual budgets; make recommendations for updating existing equipment; maintain inventory of existing equipment.
Assist with ongoing improvements to the student information system to ensure effective documentation, records, and information sharing.
Assist with development of innovative programs; keep abreast of local labor market needs and make recommendations for program expansion or reduction.
Lead innovation and continuous improvement efforts for instruction, student achievement, culture/climate, and student supports.
Provide support to Campus staff in the integration of IEP accommodations, academic standards, Skills for Success, state technical standards, as well as postsecondary learning outcomes into CTE programs.
Actively seek business and post-secondary partnership opportunities in order to provide high quality career experiences.
Lead and manage curriculum alignment, compliance, and monitoring to state and federal guidelines.
Lead and manage instructional coaching supports for teachers.
Lead and manage integration of Skills for Success competencies into CTE course content across pathways.
Actively participate in operational management of the Career Connect Campus.
Use data to help teachers improve classroom instruction by collecting, analyzing, and determining next steps based on formative and summative assessments, as well as student data.
Identify and provide instructional staff with opportunities for further training and professional development in both pedagogy and industry-related subject matter.
Provide support to instructors and consultants on academic credit integration.
Ensure curriculum is relevant to industry needs and aligned to industry-recognized credentials.
Oversee onboarding of new teachers.
Support staff recruitment and hiring processes.
Oversee campus-wide implementation of project-based learning and competency-based grading.
Monitor the implementation of professional learning in the classroom in coordination with 5D+ instructional framework.
Oversee occasional activities on evenings, weekends and summers.
Other duties as assigned

Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Kalamazoo RESA handbook.

Qualified candidates will have:

Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education or secondary instruction/educational leadership or a related degree.
Experience as an outstanding secondary teacher and administrator.
Working knowledge and experience with career and technical education, guided pathways, apprenticeships, and early/middle colleges preferred.

Certificates, License, Registration:

Certified State of Michigan School Administrator or school administrator experience with the ability to become certified within two years after hire.

Other Skills and Abilities Include:

Embraces and supports KRESA philosophies related to our core values (Collaboration, Innovation, Compassion, Respect, and Integrity), Culture & Belonging, and Continuous Improvement
Embraces and supports KRESA’s vision of a transformative, equitable and innovative education for all in the Greater Kalamazoo region.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from a wide range of identities and lived experiences
Ability to discuss differences with colleagues and clients in a manner that supports building positive working relationships
Ability to create a culture of excellence in a compassionate, trustworthy, and respectful manner  
Effectively present information in front of groups and engage the audience
Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing
Work in a team-oriented fashion as well as independently
Develop strategies to achieve program goals and positive impact to our community
Complete hours of work as workload necessitates
Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software
Use problem solving skills and sound judgment in the dispatch of duties
Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
Facilitate groups in the use of data for decision making ensuring we act with integrity
Write reports, correspondence clearly and concisely
Maintain confidentiality
Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment
Practice safe work habits and ensure the safe habits of facilities operations

This is a 11-month calendar position in job grade 19 with an annual rate of pay between $96,742 and $120,558.00

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Career Connect Campus Assistant Principal of Instruction