Elementary Assistant Principal (Pepper )

Elementary Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal of Pepper Elementary reports to the building Principal and works collaboratively with the elementary school administration team, teaching staff, ancillary staff, and central office leaders to provide students with an optimal learning environment that is rich in diversity, opportunities, and tradition. The Assistant Principal provides support and nurtures a caseload students grades K-5, as it relates to academics, attendance, discipline, and social emotional well-being. As an instructional leader, they are responsible for supporting the district and building goals, mission, and vision. The Oak Park School District is looking for an Assistant Principal who is a team player and intrinsically motivated; who has a deep desire to grow professionally; who believes children deserve to learn in an environment that is the least restrictive with the highest level of safety and cultural competence; who is committed to providing children with boundless opportunities; and who understands that initiative, rigor, and grit are essential to great educational leadership as an Assistant Principal in the 21st Century.

Required Education/Certification:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• A minimum of five years teaching experience with substantial experience in a variety of teacher leadership roles
• Master's Degree in School Administration, Educational Leadership or significant course work in school leadership
• Valid Michigan Administration Certificate or eligibility to enroll in a certified program within six (6) months and complete the certification within three (3) years of hire date

Preferred Experience:

• Leadership experience working as vital team member in a leadership role
• A minimum of five years working at the elementary school level
• Demonstrated ability to provide instructional leadership for staff and students
• Experience leading in an urban setting with a diverse student and parent population

The Oak Park School District is committed to equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Board is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other illegal grounds.