Elementary Principal - Chestnut Hill

Midland Public Schools•Midland, MI

15h

About The Position

Midland Public Schools Come join Midland Public Schools as our next principal of Chestnut Hill Elementary. Midland Public Schools encompasses approximately 140 square miles and serves approximately 7,300 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The District operates 12 schools with an operating budget of $113 million with an anticipated 28% fund balance. The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Tennis Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens/Whiting Forest and the nation’s longest canopy walk. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information: https://www.midlandps.org and the Midland Awaits video: @ Midland Awaits INTRODUCTION: Chestnut Hill Elementary Nestled in one of Midland’s established, walkable neighborhoods, Chestnut Hill Elementary is a K-5 school with a history of academic achievement. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Chestnut Hill offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum, inspiring young learners to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and engaged members of our community. Chipmunks enjoy a robust educational experience led by a team of experienced educators. Enriching extracurriculars such as Lego League, chorus, orchestra, Battle of the Books, and Girls on the Run give students the opportunity to discover and pursue their passions. Chestnut Hill also boasts a supportive school community, including an active PTO (just ask about our annual Dance-a-Thon!). With curious Chipmunks, dedicated staff, and an education-focused community, Chestnut Hill is a great place to learn and work. POSITION SUMMARY: Midland Public Schools is seeking an innovative, transformative, progressive, and collaborative leader to serve as the Principal of Chestnut Hill Elementary. This position reports to the Superintendent Team and is responsible for all aspects of educational programming, professional development, school safety, staffing, evaluation, budgeting, and management of the building.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or similar
Must meet or be willing to meet the State School Administrator’s continuing education requirements
Evidence of successful experience as a teacher and instructional leadership roles
Knowledge of current education research and best practices
Demonstrated skills in leadership, communications, and team building
Successful experiences in school administration roles with knowledge of school law and legal requirements of schools
Communication: knows and demonstrates vibrant two-way communication with school leaders and staff members. Must write accurately, using technical language and serve as a solid verbal communicator. Capable of presentations that make technical, complex issues accessible and comprehensible for all.
Teamwork : creates and motivates a diverse team. Assists team members in seeing their role as part of an overall effort and something greater than themselves.
Leadership: demonstrates extraordinary leadership ability to include strategic planning and visioning, project management, goal setting, and program planning and implementation.
Motivation : works to motivate staff members to excel.
Knowledge : demonstrated supervisory ability to include selection, development, evaluation, and management of administrators and professional staff members.
Emotional Intelligence : capable of strong human connection; the ability to manage both their own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you; exhibits self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
Focus: proven ability to set goals and measures of achievement for said goals, and provide multiple strategies to achieve these goals
Multitasking : has excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge.
Sound Judgement: someone who exhibits sound judgment with the ability to prioritize and make decisions.
Self-starter : a detail-oriented self-starter with prior experience in facilitating success, energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education degree (beyond Master’s degree)
State of Michigan administrator endorsement
State of Michigan teacher certification
Evidence of successful experience as a school administrator
Knowledge of and experience with organizational change models, implementation science, and program evaluation
Knowledge of and experience dealing with student disciplinary issues, school safety, and various student services-related matters

Responsibilities

Direct and manage instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel
Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service
Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities to include supporting the International Baccalaureate philosophy.
Monitor instructional and managerial processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions.
Regularly consult Administration about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of campus education program; include students and community representatives when appropriate.
Support International Baccalaureate philosophies and attend International Baccalaureate training as required.
Oversee teaching instructionally using the International Baccalaureate framework.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
Foster collegiality and team building among staff members; encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
Provide for two-way communication with the superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students; recognize excellence and achievement.
Ensure the effective and quick resolution of conflicts.
Build a common vision for school improvement with staff; direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of school’s mission.
Identify, analyze, and apply research findings to promote school improvement.
Develop and set annual performance objectives using the MICIP process.
Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show progress on performance objectives.
Collaborate with Human Resources to interview, select, and orient new staff.
Define expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
Observe employee performance, conduct observations, and facilitate evaluation conferences utilizing District evaluation systems.
Assign campus personnel.
Make recommendations to the superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.
Confer with staff regarding their professional growth; work with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals.
Develop campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks.
Collaborate with Operations to manage use of school facilities and supervise the maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
Work with faculty and students to facilitate a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed, and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
Develop professional skills appropriate to job assignment.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for all campus staff.
Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Adhere to the District’s safety policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of District business.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting).
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including teacher(s), paraprofessional(s), administrative assistant(s), etc.