Principal

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

1d • 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. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a Principal. Principals in the Lansing School District own their building's instruction, culture, and community engagement. Principals develop teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation. They will also develop relationships with students and families, creating and supporting schoolwide behavior intervention systems. Principals work hand in hand with Executive Team members to ensure the success of their schools day in and day out.
Forest View School offers a unique opportunity for a principal who values instruction through an environmental lens. The Environmental theme at this school is supported by a federal grant that offers students and staff the chance to use outside community partners, experiential learning, and the school environment to strengthen students’ knowledge of the state standards. The Lansing School District is looking for a building leader with these preferred qualifications:
• 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

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

• 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
• 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

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

• Salary range depends on size of school, length of contract, and age of students. All non LASA members will start off at the base of the salary schedule, regardless of previous experience.

What This Job Offers

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