Principal - Hutchings Elementary School

Job Description

Job Title:

Principal - Elementary School

Reports To:

Superintendent (or Designee, as appropriate)

Location:

Hutchings Elementary School

FLSA Status:
Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Union Affiliation:
Howell Administrative Association ("HAA")

Empowering students to be successful citizens.

Howell Public Schools is a dynamic and growing district committed to empowering students to be successful citizens. We are dedicated to building a collaborative culture where students experience belonging, academic rigor with support, and meaningful opportunities that prepare them for success beyond graduation. Guided by our Portrait of a Highlander, we strive to develop students through authentic experiences, strong relationship skills, social awareness, habits of mind, and responsible decision-making to ensure they are future ready for careers, college, and life.

The principal fosters a positive, student-centered learning environment focused on belonging, foundational learning, and the developmental needs of elementary learners. The principal helps create a school experience where students develop a love of learning, strong relationships, and confidence as learners. The principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of the school and is responsible for the overall operation of the building, including the leadership and supervision of instructional programs, student supports, personnel, and building operations.

In partnership with students, staff, families, and the community, the principal works to ensure high levels of learning, positive school culture, and meaningful experiences that support students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth during their foundational years of learning.

The successful candidate will be a visible and collaborative leader who values relationships, continuous improvement, and future‑ready learning experiences for all students.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and joyful learning environment for students.
• Build strong partnerships with families during students' foundational years.
• Support early literacy, numeracy, and whole‑child development.
• Foster a culture of care, belonging, and high expectations.
• Lead with visibility, empathy, and integrity.
• Support continuous improvement through collaboration and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Promote high expectations while ensuring systems of support for students and staff.

• Provides leadership for continuous student growth and achievement.
• Fosters a positive school culture where students and staff feel connected, valued, supported, and challenged.
• Supports strong foundational literacy and numeracy instruction for all students.
• Leads continuous improvement in an MTSS framework through the use of student achievement, behavioral, and climate data.
• Supports instructional practices that promote strong foundational learning, student engagement, and future‑ready learning experiences.
• Leads systems of intervention and support that address students' academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs at an early stage.
• Promotes the development of the Portrait of a Highlander competencies through authentic and meaningful learning opportunities.
• Plans and facilitates staff meetings, professional learning communities (PLCs), and professional development.
• Supervises the development and implementation of curriculum, assessments, instructional best practices, and intervention systems.
• Maintains visibility throughout the school and actively engages with students, staff, and families.
• Communicates effectively with Central Office, administrative colleagues, staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Participates in district leadership meetings and collaborative planning processes.
• Stays current in instructional technology and models effective integration into teaching and learning.
• Supports school improvement planning and implementation.
• Understands, implements, and communicates all applicable state and federal mandates, including grant programming requirements.
• Maintains student educational records in…