Assistant Principal and District Services Coordinator

Deadline: June 5, 2026

District/Organization: Manistee Area Public Schools

Position/Type: Elementary Principal – Assistant, full time

Salary: Per contract

Position Details

Manistee Early Childhood Center is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be committed to leading and fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, supporting student achievement, and collaborating with staff, students, and families to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. They will also be invested in our district wide special education and Section 504 work

LOCATION : Manistee Early Childhood Center

HOURS : Full-time, flexible as needed to support school and district operations

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Valid State of Michigan School Administrator Certification, or enrolled in a program leading to School Administrator certification within six (6) months after start of employment

Preferred

• Minimum of (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Previous experience as elementary school administrator
• Experience or training in curriculum development and instructional leadership
• Special education administration or special education teaching experience
• Experience with Section 504

Additional Qualifications

• Effective use of technology, as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid in communications with stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, organization, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with students, staff, and families
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers
• Commitment to collaborative leadership and teamwork to advance school and district goals
• Working knowledge of school law, teacher evaluation practices, professional learning communities, and mentorship/coaching for educators

EXPIRATION DATE : June 5, 2026

TO APPLY : Submit the following:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Qualifications/Certificates and Transcripts
• Three (3) Letters of Professional References

Please submit required information via email to: Traci Joseph, [email protected]

District Policy : Nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in all activities and employment.

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E-mail: [email protected]