Assistant Principal – Pierce Middle School

Deadline: April 17, 2026
District/Organization: Grosse Pointe Public School System – Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Position/Type: Middle School Principal – Assistant, full time

Position Details

JOB SUMMARY:
The Middle School Assistant Principal reports to the Principal and is responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:

• The minimum level of education is a master’s degree. Training should include areas of school administration, supervision, curriculum, and child development.
• Substantial experience in a variety of teacher leadership roles is preferred.
• Evidence of the candidate’s ability to provide quality leadership must be demonstrated through:
  • excellent communication skills;
  • a strong sense of honesty and integrity;
  • strong problem-solving skills;
  • the ability to use a variety of leadership styles, including both the situational and collaborative styles;
  • skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community;
  • skill in creating a positive, open, enthusiastic, and well-organized teaching and learning environment;
  • skill in fostering the continued growth of staff members; and
  • a commitment to community education concepts.
  Preferred that candidates hold or are eligible to obtain a valid Michigan administrative certificate.
  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Division of responsibilities may differ from building to building):

• Assist with the articulation of the vision for Teaching and Learning
• Assist in the supervision of the daily operations of the building
• Assist with the development and implementation of the MTSS model
• Administer a program of student discipline, including implementation of restorative and trauma-informed practices
• Administer and lead the scheduling process
• Support standard administration of PBIS and MICIP processes
• Schedule facilities and fields for after-school activities
• Supervise the school custodial and clerical staff
• Manage the lunch and recess program
• Serve on various committees and organizations as assigned
• Assist with staff evaluation
• Assist the principal in supervision of instruction, curriculum development, and school improvement
• Commits to the belief that each stakeholder in the school community deserves to be given individual attention and to be treated with dignity and respect
• Embraces diversity and understands how to engage all stakeholders in the school community
• The ability to closely monitor teaching practices and ensure that both rigor and best practices are occurring in all classrooms
• Designs opportunities to empower students, staff, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate
• Commits to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication
• Understands the complexities and nuances of hiring, evaluating, inspiring, and mentoring all staff members to exceed expectations
• Analyzes and shares student data and educational research as the foundational principles of Professional Learning Communities
• Networks with county, state, national, and international organizations to assure updated knowledge of best practices and teaching and learning in the 21st Century
• Understands the school’s responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society
• Embraces change and innovation, and can envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school
• Implements character education principles into all facets of the school community Empowers all staff, students, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school community
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk over 60% of the work day in order to supervise students during change of classes and during lunch periods, walk between classrooms to observe instruction, and rotate throughout the school complex on a regular basis
• Ability to sit up to 40% of the day in meetings, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time while moving between classrooms and sitting for short intervals of instructional observation
• Ability to walk up and down stairs throughout the day, and walk up/down bleachers or other stepped surfaces while supervising students or extracurricular events. Must be able to work up to 12 hours a day, which includes the full school day and then during after-school extra-curricular activities where administrative supervision and involvement is required
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Starting date: August 3, 2026

Compensation: in accordance with the Grosse Pointe Administrators Association Master Agreement

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Members of the GPAA / GPEA bargaining units are not required to complete the online application. Please direct requests for consideration to Mr. Moussa Hamka – hamkam@gpschool.org.

In the subject line, be sure to include the position you are applying for.

Application materials should be addressed to:

Mr. Moussa Hamka, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grosse Pointe Public School System

20601 Morningside Dr. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

The successful candidate must meet the State standard for a clear criminal history and provide mandated fingerprint clearance.

E-mail: leschn@gpschools.org