Background Investigation, Best Practices, Board of Education, Educational Administration, Management Strategy, Problem Solving Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Research Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching
Assistant Principal / Behavior Specialist
Deadline: May 29, 2026
District/Organization: Clare Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: The Clare Public Schools Board of Education will provide a comprehensive, multi-year, 261-day contract. Total salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and qualifications as determined by the Superintendent of Schools. Anticipated salary range is $75,000 - $90,000 per year.
Position Details
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree (MA) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, is required or willingness to work towards a Master's degree
- Must hold a valid Administrator's Certificate or be willing to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate - secondary (preferred)
- Have at least three (3) years of previous successful teaching experience
- Demonstrate experience in improvement of student achievement
- Demonstrate successful experience in implementing proactive behavior management strategies
- Training in de-escalation and/or CPI preferred; willingness to become CPI trainer
- Working knowledge of best practice strategies; able to make research-based decisions
- Working knowledge of effective multi-tier systems of support
- Public Relations Skills: Ability to relate to school age children, parents, teachers, and members of the community
- Possess well-developed problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish rapport with students, staff, parents, and community
- Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
- Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
- Adhere to and administer the Michigan Code of Educational Ethics
- Pass background check
- Job description available upon request
For further information, please see the attached job posting. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!
E-mail: apply@clare.k12.mi.us
Website: Link
Attachments: Position-Announcement-Assistant-Principal-_-Behavior-Specialist-CMS-May-2026.pdf
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