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High School Assistant Principal 2026-27

Waverly Community Schools -
Lansing, MI

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Job Details

$99,111 - $111,480 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

School experience
Employee relationship building
Principal Certification
Bachelor's degree
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Full Job Description

Position Announcement

Job Title: Assistant Principal - Secondary

Location: Waverly High School Start Date: August 2026

Salary Per the current WAEA Master Terms of
Agreement $99,111 - $111,480 202 Work Days Range/ Level: Employment

Date Posted: Application August 5, 2026 Deadline: August 16, 2026 @ 4 pm

Application A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Process:

High School Assistant Principal 2026

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)
Faxed: (517) 321-8577
Mailed: Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The High School Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership,
fostering a safe and positive learning environment, and ensuring the effective operation of the
school. This position promotes academic excellence, student achievement, and a culture of respect,
accountability, and continuous improvement. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with staff,
students, families, and community partners to implement the school's mission and strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person
attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not
limited to the following:

Instructional Leadership

Support the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives.
Assist in supervising and evaluating certified and support staff.
Promote the use of effective instructional practices and data-driven decision-making.

Support school improvement planning and implementation.
Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff.

Student Discipline and Student Services

Administer the school's student discipline program in accordance with district policies, state

law, and the Student Code of Conduct.

Investigate disciplinary incidents and determine appropriate interventions and consequences.
Conduct student discipline conferences and communicate disciplinary actions with parents,

guardians, and staff.

Maintain accurate documentation of disciplinary referrals, investigations, and outcomes.
Implement restorative practices, behavior intervention strategies, and positive behavior

supports to improve student conduct.

Coordinate attendance improvement efforts, truancy interventions, and student support

services.

Collaborate with counselors, social workers, special education staff, and outside agencies to

address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Promote a safe, orderly, and respectful school environment that supports student learning

and well-being.

School Operations

Assist in the daily management of school operations.
Coordinate school safety plans, emergency procedures, and crisis response.
Supervise campus activities, student arrival and dismissal, lunch periods, hallways, and special

events.

Assist in scheduling, standardized testing coordination, and master schedule development.

Family and Community Engagement
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, guardians, and community stakeholders.
Communicate effectively regarding student progress, attendance, behavior, and school

initiatives.

Represent the school at district meetings, community events, and school functions.
Encourage meaningful family engagement in student success.

After-School and Evening Responsibilities

Attend and supervise after-school activities, athletic events, concerts, dances, graduation,

parent meetings, and other school-sponsored events as assigned.

Provide administrative support and supervision to ensure student safety during

extracurricular activities.

Respond to emergencies or incidents occurring during school-sponsored events.
Maintain a visible presence at school events to promote positive school climate and

community engagement.

Compliance and Administration

Maintain accurate student and staff records.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal education requirements.
Prepare reports and documentation as required.
Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of three years successful teaching (Pre-K–12, college, or university level) or
A minimum of three years of recent successful experience as an Instructional Lead Teacher

(ILT) member.

A valid Michigan school administrator’s certificate, or not later than 6 months after

employment begins, enroll in a program leading to certification as a school
administrator. Completion of the program must occur within 3 years of hire.

Experience working in a diverse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in school administration, supervision, curriculum, or education.

Knowledge of Mastery or Standard focused grading processes and Project/Place Based

Education pedagogies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Skill in leadership in effective problem solving, human relations, interpersonal communication

skills, and providing a safe and orderly learning environment that is conducive to learning.

Skill in the use of technology to include–mail, internet, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn

and utilize District standard software.

Ability to demonstrate advocacy for students and staff.
Ability and desire in managing diversity by creating an environment for all in the school

community regardless of differences and similarities, to reach their full potential in
accomplishing the objectives of the school and the district.

Ability and experience as a change agent including awareness, flexibility, and adaptability.
Ability to provide demonstrated evidence of leadership and positive relationships with staff,

students, and parents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school
community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to
perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to
demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with
staff, students, and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors
although there will be required outdoor activities.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate
both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use
interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination
The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin,
age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be
requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-

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