Kalamazoo Public Schools Is Seeking
Assistant Elementary Principal
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Westwood Elementary School
10-Month, Full-Time
UAW Salary Schedule
2026-2027 School Year
OUR MISSION:
Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The elementary assistant principal provides leadership support to the principal with the management of instructional leadership of the school building.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
- Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.
- Supervises and evaluates the work of professional and classified employees as assigned.
- Administers district policies concerning discipline and attendance.
- Assures the safety and welfare of students.
- Assists with planning and implementing programs for parent groups, staff, and community agencies and promotes positive public and school-community relations.
- Assists with the planning and supervision of extracurricular programming.
- Supervises support programs such as food services, bus loading, lunch supervision, and transportation as assigned.
- Assists with the management and care of the school plant equipment and materials.
- Assists with the planning and supervision of extracurricular programming.
- Able to serve as lead building administrator in the building administrator's absence if needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a Master's degree in teaching, educational leadership, or related field.
- Possesses a successful work history.
- Must meet or be willing to meet the State school administrator's certification or continuing education requirement.
- Three years of successful teaching experience in a diverse urban setting.
- Possess the necessary computer skills for communication and report writing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and experience working with Human Service agencies.
- Successful building-level administrative experience.
- Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching.
- Knowledge of performance assessment, curriculum development, and learning styles.
- Experienced in the management of student discipline and attendance with the ability to establish programs and procedures to improve student behavior.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to relate to students, staff, and parents.
Interested applicants should apply online and attach their application to this posting.
Internal candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to:
Human Resources Department
Attn: Steve Leland
Director of Human Resources
1220 Howard Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008
(269) 337-0177 FAX (269) 337-0185
The position will remain posted until filled.
Visit our website http://www.kpsjobs.com
Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
