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Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Culture

Sault Area Secondary School - Grades 6-12

The Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Culture serves as a key instructional and culture leader for the building. This position is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging school experience for students, staff, and families. The Assistant Principal provides leadership in curriculum and instruction, school culture and climate, student and staff recognition, Title I programming, assessment and data analysis, and family engagement. The position works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, counselors, support staff, students, and families to ensure high levels of learning, belonging, and success for all students. 

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's Degree or higher with course background in educational administration and/or curriculum development in the field of secondary education. 

• Meet administrator continuing education requirements. 

• Possession of valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate and Administrator's certificate. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level (preferred). 

• Previous experience as a school administrator (preferred). 

• Demonstrated knowledge of current educational issues and practices including school improvement, curriculum, school climate issues, and maintaining a safe learning environment.  

• Expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data analysis.  

• Commitment to fostering belonging, engagement, and positive school culture.  

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.  

• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and facilitate meaningful change.  

• Experience using data to improve academic and behavioral outcomes.  

• Knowledge of Title I programs, school improvement processes, and MTSS frameworks. 

• Commitment to high ethical standards. 

• Other qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education. 

 Major responsibilities:   

• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for middle school students and families.  

• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners to support student success.  

• Communicate regularly with families regarding school initiatives, programs, and student support systems.  

• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, and support staff to ensure smooth transitions and positive experiences for middle school students.  

• Support family engagement opportunities that strengthen partnerships between home and school. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Culture:  

1. Lead efforts to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture for students and staff.  

2. Coordinate and oversee initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging, attendance, and connectedness.  

3. Design, administer, and analyze student, staff, and family climate surveys to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.  

4. Facilitate continuous improvement efforts focused on school climate, relationships, and student well-being.  

5. Collaborate with counselors, student support teams, and staff to implement strategies that enhance student and staff experiences.  

6. Support schoolwide behavior expectations and provide classroom management coaching and assistance as needed. 

 Student and staff recognition: 

1. Develop and oversee systems that recognize student growth, achievement, attendance, character, and contributions to the school community.  

2. Coordinate monthly grade-level recognition programs, including attendance awards and academic improvement recognitions.  

3. Collaborate with staff to celebrate student accomplishments and foster a culture of encouragement and achievement.  

4. Lead staff recognition efforts that acknowledge contributions, successes, and positive impacts on students and the school community. 

 Instruction & Curriculum & Academic Excellence  

1. Provide leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.  

2. Collaborate with instructional coaches, department leaders, and teachers to ensure curriculum alignment and effective instructional practices.  

3. Support the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies and high-quality classroom practices.  

4. Conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, and support professional growth for instructional staff.  

5. Partner with teachers and coaches to strengthen student engagement, rigor, differentiation, and achievement.  

6. Assist in the development and monitoring of schoolwide academic goals and improvement initiatives. 

 Assessment, Data, and Continuous Improvement  

1. Coordinate state and local assessment programs and ensure compliance with testing requirements.  

2. Collaborate with literacy coaches, instructional staff, and leadership teams to analyze student performance data.  

3. Facilitate data-informed decision-making to improve student outcomes and instructional effectiveness.  

4. Support staff in using assessment results to identify needs, monitor progress, and plan interventions.  

5. Monitor academic performance indicators and assist with the development of action plans to address achievement gaps. 

 School Improvement and Title 1 Leadership 

1. Lead and coordinate School Improvement Team processes and initiatives.  

2. Oversee Title I planning, implementation, documentation, and compliance requirements.  

3. Collaborate with district and building leadership teams to develop, implement, and monitor school improvement goals.  

4. Facilitate stakeholder involvement in continuous improvement planning and evaluation.  

5. Use school climate, achievement, attendance, and engagement data to guide improvement efforts. 

 Collaborative Leadership 

1. Serve as an active member of the building leadership team.  

2. Collaborate with administrators, counselors, instructional coaches, teachers, and support staff to promote student success and organizational effectiveness.  

3. Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), student intervention processes, and schoolwide initiatives.  

4. Assist with supervision, student support, and operational responsibilities as assigned.  

5. Contribute to a culture of shared leadership, continuous improvement, and professional collaboration. 

 Other 

1. Assists the principal with assuring compliance with all state/federal laws and regulations regarding students, staff, and the educational programs of the building. 

2. Shares responsibility to enforce and implement all district administrative guidelines and board policies. 

3. Attends board meetings 

4. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:215 DAYS subject to administrative contract and agreement established by the board. 

COMPENSATION:As per the Administration Compensation Guide   

EVALUATION:Annually, by the Secondary School Principal  

REPORTS TO: Building Principal 

THE COMMUNITY
The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School District is located at the northernmost end of I-75 on the Canadian border in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. With its proximity to Ontario and the rivers and lakes of the Upper Peninsula, the district is known as a vacation and sports person's paradise.  Encompassing 314 square miles, the District is geographically one of the largest in Michigan. Professional planners predict that the area will continue to grow as an attractive, low-tax area for retirees and vacationers.
The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario provide the urban hub for eastern Chippewa County and Northern Ontario. While continuing to retain its rural/small town atmosphere, the area still offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational facilities. The St. Mary's River, world famous Soo Locks, Lake Superior State University, and numerous inland lakes are all located within the geographic district. 

STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW - MEMORANDUM OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School Board of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, including, but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and it is the policy of the Sault Area Public Schools District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin of ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment.  For information, contact the District Coordinator, Dr. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Superintendent, 876 Marquette Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783; phone: 906-635-3839 Ext. 5000.
An Equal Opportunity Employer