John Long Middle School is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative leader to join our administrative team as an Associate Principal. Operating under our district philosophy of Every Student, Every Day, this vital role works in close partnership with, and under the supervision of, the School Principal. The Associate Principal serves as a visible champion for a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment, ensuring that the needs of our middle school students are met with an unwavering growth mindset.
Central to this leadership position is the management of school climate, student culture, and instructional excellence through active staff supervision. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to promote character development while closing behavioral and social-emotional gaps. Beyond analyzing attendance trends and managing daily student discipline, the Associate Principal will directly supervise and evaluate faculty, providing teachers with actionable coaching to deliver high-quality, universal instruction.
The ideal candidate will hold, or be eligible for, a valid Wisconsin Administrative License and possess exceptional communication skills to effectively navigate sensitive family dynamics, manage daily operational procedures, and supervise student life. The Grafton School District is deeply committed to your professional success, offering dedicated administrative mentoring and resources within a collaborative, high-energy environment.
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The Grafton School District, located north of Milwaukee in Ozaukee County, is a vibrant educational community dedicated to the success of its over 2,100 students. Comprising four schools, the district fosters a collaborative environment in which students, parents, community members, and others work together to consistently improve staff performance and student achievement.
In recognition of its outstanding culture, the Grafton School District has been honored as a 2023, 2024, and 2025 "Top Workplace" by the Journal Sentinel. This prestigious recognition highlights the district''s dedication to fostering a positive and fulfilling work environment for its staff.
The Board of the Grafton School District does not discriminate in the employment of professional staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.
The Board of the Grafton School District does not discriminate based on sex in its education program or activity and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Read further at: https://go.boarddocs.com/wi/grafton/Board.nsf/Public?open&id=policie s# (Policy #2266).
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