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Job Title: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Bilingual (Spanish)
Posting Date: June 17, 2008
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $98,634.00 (annually)
Only those candidates who successfully complete the current evaluation process will be placed onto the list of eligible candidates. Those candidates on the eligibility list at the time a specific vacancy is announced will be eligible to request an interview.
Candidates from any eligibility pool prior to April, 2003 must reapply and meet current qualifications.
Job Type: Administrative
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Principal
Location: Local Schools
Candidates selected to fill vacancies will be assigned as Acting Assistant Principal until successful completion of the Assistant Principal process including the Assistant Principal Academy.
Candidate provides the day-to-day operational support for assigned school and related personnel to help ensure achievement of school-specific goals and objectives. As such, is a key member of the leadership team of the school.
Master’s Degree inclusive of 20 semester hours in School Administration, Supervision, Curriculum and School Finance. In the absence of the School Finance course, candidates must show demonstrated experience developing and managing staff and operating budgets. Must be able to provide evidence of compliance with State guidelines for continuing education courses for administrators. ”ONLY CANDIDATES CERTIFIED IN BILINGUAL (SPANISH) EDUCATION NEED TO APPLY”
A minimum of five (5) years of certified teaching experience in a bilingual classroom with at least satisfactory performance. The level at which the candidate taught at certified teacher status and/or served in the capacity will determine the level at which the candidate will be considered for Assistant Principal.
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
REQUIRED KEY COMPETENCIES • Instructional Leadership: Documented depth and breadth in pedagogy (elementary/middle school); demonstrated ability to plan for instructional success; ability to use data to drive student achievement and make effective decisions; comprehensive experience designing and implementing effective and efficient school schedules. Leadership/Management/Teamwork: Knowledge of leadership; management; and teamwork principles; and demonstrated ability to effectively apply principles to support and advance organizational objectives. Demonstrate ability to manage performance of, and develop assigned staff. Demonstrate capability to form and effectively facilitate organizational-wide, multidisciplinary teams; and to gain cooperation and buy-in of staff, stakeholders, and other entities when s/he has no formal authority over the individuals. Demonstrate ability to introduce and lead large-scale change through assigned work groups. Demonstrate ability to implement effective performance management processes, and motivate teams to exhibit desired behaviors and achieve defined goals; correlates specific team member function to strategic objectives, identifying team members based on required competencies, and develop performance management and motivational tools designed to achieve desired performance. Demonstrate a coaching management style. • Business Orientation: Display an appropriate bias for action that demonstrates a deep understanding of the district’s goals and customer satisfaction standards. Demonstrate the ability to “think ahead” to anticipate needs of team and customers she/he is supporting. Demonstrate the ability to effectively develop, implement, and manage budgets in alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Possess business acumen and savvy necessary to efficiently manage day-to-day operations of a school. Consistently exercise appropriate judgment and discretion in all job functions, even when clearly-defined processes may not be in place. Identify viable courses of action first, and reviews recommendations (as appropriate) with next level manager. • Process development/implementation and improvement/project management: Demonstrate ability to develop and successfully implement sound, repeatable business processes. Can appropriately identify core business issues, viable business-oriented solutions, and necessary resources. Demonstrate ability to structure, implement, and manage to successful completion complex business projects. • Communication: Must have highly effective verbal and written communication skills both in English and Spanish. Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of DPS, students, parents, and other individuals external to DPS. Demonstrate ability to “sell” ideas and concepts and gain buy-in of targeted audiences. • Technology: Working knowledge of current technology. Can articulate working knowledge of standard business systems and software. • Customer satisfaction orientation: Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with employees at all levels. Can function as a team leader and team member as situation requires. Strives to promote esprit de corps with team members. Effectively interacts with widely diverse student, parent, and community populations, and creates school environment that fosters diversity.
Candidate must be able to provide evidence of compliance with State guidelines for continuing education courses for administrators.
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal will:
1. Parent and community involvement – work with parent groups, perform PR with parents and Community;
2. Coordination – Special Education coordinator; Resource Coordinator, team leader (RCT); IEP process;
3. Curriculum and Instructional Support – Conduct grade meetings, house meetings and curriculum meetings; supervises instruction including monitoring of lesson plans; implement speakers, develop programs aligned with school improvement plan, curriculum goals; orient and mentor new teachers (coaching); ensure report card and quarterly report timelines & delivery;
4. Ensures child safety. Provide emergency care consistent with district policy; dispenses/oversees medications; and reports accidents;
5. Facilitates professional development at the school, in doing so: schedules, performs related bookkeeping;
6. Support/Facilities Management: payroll, staff attendance; ground & facilities; repair & maintenance;
7. Educational/Community Support: Supports various grant programs-compliance, grant writing; deals with protective services, abuse issues; serves on various school committees; coordinates school-wide events, monitors attendance;
8. Monitors student records;
9. School Support: Manage main office (especially when the Principal is out); run payroll; completes various reports (from central office)
10. Performs any other duties delegated (assigned) by Principal.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $65.25 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
Candidates must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Candidates must submit, with the letter of interest and resume, a letter of recommendation from the current, immediate supervisor; Candidates must successfully complete a writing test, rating form completed by the current immediate supervisor, an eligibility interview and Teachers as Leaders Academy courses at the Detroit Public Schools' Leadership Academy; External candidates must also obtain and submit with the letter of interest and resume, an application for employment.
APPLICATION PACKET CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM www.detroit.k12.mi.us/employment.
Internal candidates: Must submit a letter of interest, resume, proof of highest degree obtained, their current classification (job title); work location and telephone number; file number; home address and telephone number; specific location(s) of interest and job requisition number(s), as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
External candidates: Must submit a completed employment application, proof of highest degree obtained, as well as any other requested documentation stated in this job announcement to the address listed at the end of this posting.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant’s employee(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at (313) 873-7101.
Detroit Public Schools – Welcome Center
Attn: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - Bilingual (Spanish)
New Center One Building
3031 W. Grand Boulevard (1st Floor)
Detroit, MI 48202
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
