Summary of Duties

DeWitt High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as Assistant Principal. This individual will support instructional leadership, assist in the daily operations of the building, and help maintain a safe, and positive school environment. The Assistant Principal will uphold school policies, manage student discipline, and work collaboratively to promote student achievement and staff success.

Reports to

High School Principal

Responsibilities & Duties

Coordinates with DHS administration, all staff, and students to promote and ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment in which our entire school community can be proud
Assists DHS administration with all aspects of teacher evaluation, instructional coaching, and teacher mentoring
Coordinates the use of data and data analysis in the planning of professional development, curriculum, departmental work, and general programming
Serves as the liaison with the counseling department regarding all aspects of online learning, Michigan Virtual University and credit recovery
Provides direction and support to the implementation of a successful MTSS program
Serves as a liaison with DeWitt Middle School administration and counseling staff to ensure successful student transition, academic support, and social-emotional wellbeing
Assists high school administration with the development of a positive school climate and student discipline program incorporating positive behavioral supports, relationship building, and restorative practices
Oversees seminar activity development in coordination with the SST process and counseling initiatives
Extensive knowledge in regard to SDS, Xello, Parchment and College Board
Participates in the planning and conducting of all DHS meetings
Serves as an administrative rep as needed for Special Education IEP and 504 meetings
Assists administration with all event supervision during school hours, on evenings and weekends
Helps secure grants to support building goals and initiatives
Other duties as assigned by the high school principal
Collaborates with custodial, maintenance, and technology departments to ensure effective building operations

Qualifications/Requirements

School administrative experience at the secondary level preferred
Master’s Degree in Education, Administration or related field
Current Michigan Administrative Certification or obtain within the parameters of current law
Current teaching certificate successful teaching experience at the secondary level
Knowledge of MTSS process, restorative practices, whole-child initiatives, trauma-informed initiatives, positive behavior interventions/supports, training preferred
Experience leading and supporting teacher teams
Knowledge of special education, section 504, ADA, IDEA, Miosha, and Title IV
Experience with grant writing preferred
Experience with 5D+ evaluation, rubric or other state approved evaluation tool
CPR and CPI certified

Compensation

Per the DeWitt Administrators Association Master Agreement

Work Schedule

210 days, per the DeWitt Administrators Association Master Agreement

FLSA – Exempt

Duties to Begin: Start of 2025-26 School Year (August 2025)

High School Assistant Principal