Principal

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. The district offers a wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options. All team members are dedicated to providing an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. Principals in the Lansing School District are responsible for their building's instruction, culture, and community engagement. They develop teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation, and build relationships with students and families, creating and supporting schoolwide behavior intervention systems. Principals collaborate with Executive Team members to ensure school success. The Principal role at North School is unique, focusing on instruction through an environmental lens, supported by a federal grant for experiential learning and community partnerships to strengthen students' 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

What This Job Offers

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