High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
7/25/2024

Location:
Carman-Ainsworth High School

District:
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools - websiteThe following position is available, employees in the C-AAA bargaining unit shall be considered before people who are not in the bargaining unit. Interested and qualified candidates must apply to Human Resources, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, G-3475 W. Court Street, Flint, MI 48532, or by e-mail to [redacted] no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Reports To
Secondary Building Principal

Supervises
Other staff as assigned by Building Principal
Secretary to the Athletic Director
Athletic Coaches and Assistants

Job Purpose and Focus
This entry-level position is viewed as a career step in school administration. The successful candidate will assist in building level matters related to the administration and supervision as assigned by the principal. This position will also provide leadership in the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the athletic programs. The overall goal of this position is to encourage and support positive student formation and behavior and to engage parents/guardians in the success of their children.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in educational administration preferred
• Administrator certification or meet the requirements to obtain certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience in education.
• Shall have experience supervising athletics at the secondary level.
• Willingness to comply with state continuing education requirements
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Coaching experience preferred
• Successful experiences with a diverse student and parent population
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the assessment of learning
• Ability to work with building principal to build budget and fiscal recommendations
• Strong knowledge of interscholastic athletic organization, scheduling, and competition
• Ability to promote athletics within the district and community
• Patience, reliability, problem solving ability, as well as diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and also with a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of individuals
• Respect for confidentiality and integrity
• Strong organizational skills
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Model for appropriate behavior, including dress
• Ability to exercise interpersonal and conflict resolution skills in dealing with students, parents and staff

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

• Participate as a member of the administrative team of the district
• Assist the principal in the coordination of administrative and supervisory services of the building
• Serve in the absence of the principal as the chief building administrator
• Manage student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectations
• Engage staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations
• Develop and/or manage student attendance policy
• Oversee the athletic activities budget; approve all athletic expenditures, follow District procedures for ordering.
• Administer all Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) rules and regulations including transfer rules
• Attend and supervise or designate the supervision of District athletic contests
• Serve as the District representative to league meetings and events
• Manage the planning, developing, and implementing of individual student behavioral plans
• Serve as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management
• Assist in developing programs to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies
• Implement and enforce local eligibility policy
• Work with coaches and principals regarding problems of discipline concerning athletics
• Schedule all athletic contests and complete season schedules for each sport. Coordinate with the school maintenance and custodial staff to set up facilities for all activities
• Work with transportation department and coaches to arrange transportation for athletic teams when necessary
• Monitor facilities and recommend maintenance and upgrades to Assistant Superintendent
• Coordinate the use of all school athletic facilities by groups outside the school with the respective Principal or Community Education Supervisor
• Ensure that annual equipment and uniform inventories are conducted by head coaches and assist head coaches in updating equipment/uniforms
• Act as a liaison for the athletic program to local media and between coaches and athletic booster clubs.
• Develop and implement individual, small group, and large group intervention strategies to increase the likelihood that students will stay in school.
• Develop a plan for parent involvement, including specific goals and strategies to proactively engage parents, and to inspire them to support their child and the school

• Assist in certified and non-certified staff evaluations as well as annual coaching performance assessments

• Work with administration to create and maintain a comprehensive program for student activities that emphasizes positive public relations, sportsmanship, coaching performance and student recognition
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development through memberships and participation in the affairs of professional organizations, through attendance at regional, state, and national meetings, and through enrollment in advanced courses, workshops, etc.
• Assist in staff development program
• Assist in the testing program
• Assist in the day-to-day building operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment
Wages and benefits as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Board of Education and the Carman-Ainsworth Administrators Association, level 4 for 46 weeks.

Work Environment
Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and activity. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Carman-Ainsworth Administrator's Association. Yearly - Rotation of Formative followed by Summative Evaluation. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

• Alignment of performance to the district's and/or school's vision and mission
• Contribution to a culture of continuous improvement in terms of providing quality work, products, and services
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and share the district/school vision
• Demonstration of an unwavering commitment to high standards for all and to a belief that all students can learn
• Strong knowledge of human growth and development
• Clear understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation
• Commitment to effective instructional and assessment practices
• Trusting relationships and commitment to effective collaboration
• High expectations for self, students, and staff
• Commitment to professional learning and practice
• Demonstrated ability to base decisions on the need for results rather than intentions
• Effective use of economic, human, material, and facility resources to achieve program and organizational goals
• Implementation of effective routines, procedures, and systems
• Fiscal responsibility
• Effective management of facilities and space

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The district shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2101, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29 U.S.C. 621, et seq.