Application Process:
This posting will remain active until the position is filled. For full considerations, interested individuals should apply online on or before June 25, 2025.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL VACANCY for the 2025-2026 School Year

Middle School Assistant Principal - White Pine
220 workdays per School Year
Salary range $91,000 - 108,000
- Position Overview:
  White Pine Middle School has been designated as a Michigan School to Watch for excellence in middle level education since 2006. Our middle school is for grades 6-8 with an enrollment of approximately 1,000 students assigned to Learning Communities. Learning Communities usually consist of about 120 students who are taught by a team of four core teachers. Each grade is housed in grade-specific building on an open campus with other school facilities in separate buildings (e.g., cafeteria, gymnasium, theater and library). The middle school administrative team is comprised of a Principal and three (3) Assistant Principals. An Assistant Principal is responsible for the overall operation of specific grade level.

Qualifications:

Meet the state certification requirements to serve as a school administrator.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate preferred.
Master's Degree in school related field.
Five years of successful teaching experience, with at least three years in a secondary school.
Administrative experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead staff in change process through collaboration and problem solving.
Proficiency in use of technology and knowledge of technology integration with curriculum.
Experience in leading organizational and instructional change to support success for all learners.
Knowledge of secondary curriculum, Michigan Merit Curriculum, Michigan Regulations and requirements, understanding of data analysis, MTSS, MIBLSI, progress monitoring, NWEA. Experience preferred.
Understanding of master scheduling for a large secondary school. Experience preferred.
Understanding of teacher evaluation; experience with the 5D+ Teacher Evaluation system desirable.

Mental/Physical Requirements:

Maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to use sound judgment; tact and courtesy in a variety of situations
Work with frequent interruptions
Prolonged use of computer
Possible occasional lifting or pushing of up to 25 pounds
Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending and kneeling
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq. Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resource & Labor Relations, PO Box 6278, Saginaw, MI 48608, telephone number (989) 797-1800

Assistant Principal - White Pine Middle School