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Washtenaw Intermediate School District

Middle School Principal

Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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Position Type: Administration/Principal

Date Posted: 7/8/2025

Location: Clague Middle School

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

The following principal position is currently open for the 2025-26 school year:

POSITION TITLE: 6-8 Middle School Principal

POSITION LOCATION: Clague Middle School

SALARY: $106,442 $114,116 Commensurate with education and experience

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Executive Director of K-8 & Secondary Schools

The City of Ann Arbor is home to one of the finest public education school systems in the nation -

The Ann Arbor Public Schools . In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, educators are driven to welcome and care for, ensure access and enhance opportunities for every child, every day. In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, our district Equity Plan drives our staff and school community in ensuring we have an anti-racist and inclusive environment at each of our elementary schools, secondary schools, and district departments and divisions.

AAPS schools consistently rank among the top in Michigan and across the country in academics, the performing arts and sciences, and athletics, including the number of Merit Scholarships, National Merit Semi-Finalists, Finalists and Award Recipients. Ann Arbor students consistently score well above state and national academic means with an average ACT score of 24 and average SAT score is 615/650.

AAPS prioritizes meeting the needs of a diverse student body through a challenging curriculum delivered by a highly effective teaching and support staff. World-class programs include quality early childhood learning, STEAM and Project Lead the Way Y5 - 12th grade, a full continuum P12 International Baccalaureate program, and all the benefits of strong partnerships with local universities, high tech businesses, and a culturally rich and supportive community.

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION Clague Middle School

is a 2024 redesignation recipient of the National Schools To Watch. Recently ranked 19th in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report on the Best Middle Schools list,

Clague

enjoys a long tradition of school excellence.

Clague

is well known for many strengths, including a diverse student body, highly professional staff, engaged parents, and strong student performance across academics, athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities.

The middle school years can be quite rewarding.

Clague's

caring staff exudes creativity, compassion, and competence and are committed to supporting the whole child.

QUALIFICATIONS In the Ann Arbor Public Schools, our district Equity Plan drives our staff and school community in ensuring we have an anti-racist and inclusive environment at each of our elementary schools, secondary schools, and district departments and divisions. We believe that equity is the moral responsibility of every leader to take the intentional actions necessary to create learning communities free of barriers, biases, and disproportionality for each and every person regardless of personal characteristics and social circumstances.

We are seeking a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused, and visionary leader who has a core belief in seeing equity, diversity, and inclusion as our greatest asset. This leader will co-create an anti-racist, collaborative, and inclusive environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community. Applicants for this leadership position should be able to share previous experiences aligned with this belief and communicate both successes and challenges they have experienced in creating equity-centered learning communities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in supervision, administration, curriculum, or related field. Three years of successful administrative experience at the secondary level or equivalent administrative experience. Five years of successful teaching and/or counseling experience at the secondary level Ability to demonstrate sound reasoning, thinking, and collaboration skills Successful oversight of school improvement and accreditation processes Successful implementation of reform practices that creates and maintains a safe middle school culture with attention to increased attendance and lower rates of discipline/suspensions Successful oversight of special education inclusion, personal curriculum and co-teaching Successful leadership and engagement in innovative work to address achievement and opportunity disparities using data to implement, promote, and assess program effectiveness and improved graduation rates

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (or ability to obtain) with secondary level endorsement or special coursework related to Middle School. Valid Michigan administrative certification (or ability to obtain). Meet the criteria established by North Central Association for principals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for student, staff, and families Collaborate to provide the school community leadership, vision, and direction for a comprehensive middle school, including the International Baccalaureate Programme Demonstrate a self-reflective, innovative, anti-racist, equity-focused set of core beliefs Co-create an anti-racist, collaborative environment among staff, students, families, and the greater Ann Arbor community Improve and expand the educational opportunities and planning for all students, including students with diverse and special needs Demonstrate proficiency with culturally responsive pedagogy and instructional techniques/tools Foster a dynamic school culture centered on holistic, inclusive learning communities Work with diverse ethnic and socio-economic groups, and maintain positive relations with all members of the school community Foster community relationships and partnerships that support students Select, supervise, and evaluate all staff required for a comprehensive middle school program, and collaborate with teachers in improving teaching and learning Understand current research and effective best practices to design, implement, and maintain a high quality comprehensive middle school program Define, develop, and maintain a learning community with high standards of instructional excellence in curriculum, instructional methods, instructional supervision and coaching, student assessment, and school improvement and planning Define and develop organizational leadership, school culture, student and parent engagement, staff management, community relations, legal issues, and school governance Supervise and support technology integration Implement and support the District's operational goals as articulated by the Superintendent Prepare and monitor school budgets Implement policy and procedure for the Board of Education State and/or Federal levels at the building level Other duties as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Communicate effectively and present information in oral and written form.

REASONING ABILITY

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement. Understand the needs of and relate to middle school students and possess effective and innovative ideas for working with them.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. The demands of extended work days (coverage of building activities and extracurricular activities, etc.) requires a moderate level of physical endurance. This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of students.

METHOD OF APPLICATION All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings