Principal, Education Administration

• masters degree in secondary administration or secondary education
• secondary teaching certificate
• minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience at secondary level
• successful experience as a high school principal preferred
• valid michigan administrator’s certificate or letter of eligibility
• such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable
• demonstrated ability to provide quality leadership through:
• a growth mindset
• strong problem-solving skills
• collaboration, coaching, and team building
• cultivates and grows relationships with students and staff

reports to: assistant superintendent of curriculum

supervises: staff and students

as the chief executive of the school and invested with supervisory and administrative authority over the prescribed educational program and all activities in the school building and on the school grounds, is responsible for the manner in which that supervisory and administrative authority is carried out.

the principal is involved in the development of the educational program of the entire school district and must be knowledgeable in all phases of secondary education and administration.

• supervises the instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and student activities
• consults regularly with and coordinates the services of the resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
• implements and supervises the school’s educational programs
• keeps abreast of trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation
• develops and supports the districts competency based education work
• develops and supports the digital ecosystem at the high school
• directs the activities of school professional and non-professional staff members in the performance of their duties
• reports to appropriate central office administrative officers regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment supplies, and curriculum
• develops a program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program
• administers the school’s budgeted allocations
• implements board of education policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school
• prepares such reports as may be required
• coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions, library activities and the like
• assumes leadership in the direction of the school’s athletic and extracurricular activities
• participates in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate
• prepares and submits the schools’ budgetary requests, and monitors expenditures of funds
• attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities
• assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring and evaluating of the schools’ professional staff
• assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plan
• delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal
• plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness programs
• supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• acts as liaison between the school and the…