26-27 Assistant Principal

St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak is searching for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, nurturing, and faith-filled assistant principal to share in leading our amazing school . We are a growing, vibrant, Christ-focused preschool through 8th grade school community located in downtown Royal Oak.

Position is full-time and begins July 2026.

Requirements:

• Must be a Catholic in good standing, willing and able to share our Catholic faith with staff, students, parents, and our community, with authenticity and joy.
• Master’s degree in educational leadership, school administration, or related field
• Valid Michigan administrator certificate (or eligibility to obtain)
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
• AOD catechist certification (may be completed within 1 year of hire)
• Must be an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Required prior to working with students: fingerprinting, background check, and completion of Protecting God’s Children training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Catholic Identity & Mission
  • Provide for the spiritual formation of staff, students, and families
  • Serve as a visible faith leader, modeling Christian discipleship and professional ethics
  • Ensure that the basic teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith are taught

• Instructional Leadership
  • Assist with teacher supervision, mentoring, and evaluation
  • Monitor teacher lesson plans, attendance, and grading
  • Develop and coordinate teacher professional development opportunities
  • Promote best practices in instruction, assessment, and classroom management
  • Guide and assist school staff in interpreting student assessment data

• Student Life
  • Assist in supervision of students during all aspects of the school day, including sharing supervision of extended care hours with principal
  • Support student discipline/behavior management in alignment with school policies and restorative practices
  • Foster a safe, nurturing, respectful, and Christ-focused school culture
  • Assist with student support services, accommodations, and interventions, as needed
  • Work with the St. Mary Athletic Board in maintaining a strong program of extracurricular options
  • Serve as a chaperone for class trips as needed, including overnight camp and Washington D.C.

• School Administration
  • Assist the principal with daily school operations and administrative responsibilities
  • Set up and monitor school information system through FACTS
  • Monitor teacher lesson plans, attendance, and grading
  • Create the annual class schedule
  • Coordinate school safety measures including use of CrisisGo app and scheduling required safety drills
  • Coordinate the scheduling of substitute teachers and manage the shared time program
  • Serve as school and parish Virtus Coordinator
  • Coordinate teacher SCECH submissions to MNSSA
  • Assist principal with completion of reports, including MNSSA annual report

• Community Engagement and Communication
  • Build positive relationships with staff, students, families, parish staff, and the broader parish and diocesan community
  • Plan and coordinate annual school Fun Run
  • Assist with enrollment, retention, and advancement efforts
  • Participate in school events, meetings, and activities

Personal Attributes:

• Faith-filled, compassionate, and mission-oriented
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Organized, flexible, and proactive problem-solver
• Committed to continuous professional and spiritual growth

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Benefits package included

Application Process:

Please send a cover letter, resume, AND copy of your valid Michigan certification to Principal Gabriela Bala, [email protected] . You may also upload one file consisting of the 3 listed documents through the Paycor Recruiting online system. Please complete by February 20, 2026.