High School Principal

Warren Woods Public Schools • Warren, MI

19h • $120,024 - $136,115

About The Position

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the High School Principal provides leadership for the instructional program, as well as coordinating the implementation, review, and revision of the curriculum at the building level. Manages the operation and all functions of the school. Supervises school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs and issues, and building operations. Schedules and attends meetings, as appropriate. Leads the school improvement process.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan teacher certificate with at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan administrative certificate with at least three (3) years of successful leadership experience at a large comprehensive high school
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow others
• Demonstrated highly effective communication skills
• Evidence of superior interpersonal skills including written and oral communication and a mature, professional manner and deportment
• Evidence of knowledge of critical dimensions of successful collaboration and conflict resolution with all other members of the school community including colleagues, students, and parents
• Evidence of discipline philosophy and past practice that encourages individual student responsibility to/for self and to the school as a whole
• Works collaboratively as a member of the high school leadership team to meet and exceed high school and District goals for maximization of student success and student growth goals
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for all students and staff
• Maintains high standards of student conduct
• Works cooperatively with other administrators in the areas of pupil accounting, facility use, staff assignments, financial resource and budget development, and coordination of schedules
• Ensures compliance with Board of Education administrative guidelines and policies by administrators, students, and staff
• Attends and participates in Board of Education meetings and committee meetings as required to support the work of the high school, district, and community
• Continuously informs the Deputy Superintendent and Superintendent the conditions of the school and its activities
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
• Knowledge of government funding
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher, preferred, in school administration or educational leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of all staff members
• Manage the daily operations of the building
• Plans, conducts, and attends meetings, events, and provides for public relations
• Develops and implements a plan for the continuous evaluation of the curriculum and programs
• Plans and recommends budget, subject to approval
• Ability to lead by example, motivate, and guide professional staff in achieving high standards for themselves and their students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees