Principal

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District is seeking a Principal to lead North School, an institution with an environmental theme supported by a federal grant. This role involves owning the building's instruction, culture, and community engagement, developing teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation, and building relationships with students and families. The Principal will also create and support schoolwide behavior intervention systems and collaborate with Executive Team members. The environmental theme at North School offers unique opportunities for students and staff to engage with outside community partners, experiential learning, and the school environment to strengthen knowledge of state standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (if you don't currently have this but are working towards it or believe you're eligible for alternative certification, you may still apply)
• Demonstrated success in teaching, instructional coaching, behavior intervention, and community engagement
• Previous school administrative experience
• At least three years of teaching experience
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Project Based Learning
• Certificate of Project Based Learning training (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience collaborating with community partners
• Experience developing/evaluating environmental education integration in all core areas
• Experience working with grant budgets and requirements
• Master's Degree in Teaching, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate
• At least five years of successful teaching experience
• At least three years of successful school leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Create a professional learning community that focuses on curriculum and instruction as the primary vehicle for improving student achievement and school culture.
• Establish school routines, procedures, and expectations that foster a safe and inclusive environment focused on outcomes and student growth.
• Support the implementation of research-based initiatives related to climate and culture & consistently evaluate the effectiveness of all initiatives.
• Develop a daily schedule that will provide for the efficient, effective, and safe operation of the school.
• Supervise and monitor the accuracy of student records including attendance and student learning.
• Organize and supervise all support service personnel for optimum school performance.
• Plan and supervise fire, tornado, and lockdown drills.
• Implement student code of conduct and maintain student discipline according to Board and state policies.
• Develop a vision of excellence for academic instruction that focuses on student learning and outcomes.
• Monitor the implementation of an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of all the students.
• Collaborate with other school and District leaders to provide targeted professional development that emphasizes student outcomes and is aligned with District goals.
• Conduct personnel evaluations, offer feedback, and provide support that facilitates staff and student growth through positive interactions.
• Use data to design individual staff and student achievement goals that are rigorous, realistic, and aligned to District priorities.
• Utilize student achievement and process data to interpret progress towards goals and drive decision making around curriculum and instruction.
• Maintain effective and positive relationships with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to common inquiries and complaints.
• Assess community expectations and perceptions of school performance.
• Communicate with community members through a variety of means (i.e., social media, newsletters, and meetings).
• Recruit new and utilize existing community resources to support building programs and goals.

Benefits

• The Lansing School District champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
• We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
• We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job.
• We still encourage all candidates to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal