Delta Center Elementary Principal

Grand Ledge Public Schools•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal serves as the instructional leader and chief administrator of the school, responsible for fostering high levels of student achievement, staff growth, and organizational effectiveness. The Principal leads the implementation of the district's vision for teaching and learning by promoting high-quality instruction, standards-based learning, collaborative professional culture, and a positive school climate. Through effective leadership of staff, systems, resources, and community partnerships, the Principal ensures that every student has access to a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The Principal works collaboratively with students, families, staff, and district leadership to advance continuous improvement and achieve district goals.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or Curriculum
Must hold or qualify for Michigan Administrative Certification or be willing to enroll in an Administrative Certificate Program
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Previous successful classroom teaching experience required.
Demonstrated experience leading instructional improvement initiatives through collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and systems thinking.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with school personnel and parents while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies.
Uses multiple sources of student, instructional, and climate data to identify needs, monitor progress, and drive continuous school improvement.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to organize work routines, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability in developing successful working relationships with staff, parents, students, and community members
Knowledge of instructional leadership, classroom management, and community relations
Ability to represent the interests of the Board of Education, school community, and district with integrity and credibility.
Strong professional ethics
Proficient at identifying problems, establishing priorities, and implementing solutions consistent with the school district’s long-range goals
Ability in articulating, communicating, and supporting well-reasoned positions on important issues within the building and school district
Ability to lead staff toward a shared vision for teaching and learning while building consensus around instructional priorities that improve student outcomes.
Ability in modeling instructional methods and evaluating teachers in the classroom

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.
Promotes a culture of belonging where every student, family, and staff member feels valued, supported, and connected.
Ensures that Board policies, procedures, and negotiated contracts are implemented, enforced, and followed at the school.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
Leads implementation of standards-based learning practices, including proficiency scales, standards-aligned assessment, and feedback practices that support student ownership of learning.
Facilitates high-functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on student learning, collective efficacy, common formative assessment, and continuous improvement.
Leads implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to ensure timely academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance interventions for students.
Builds leadership capacity among staff through distributive leadership practices, collaborative decision-making, and shared ownership of school improvement efforts.
Creates a building schedule for all staffing and specials classes needs based upon enrollment.
Encourages thoughtful innovation and responsible use of technology, including emerging technologies that enhance teaching, learning, and operational effectiveness.
Ensures that the culture of the school, actions of staff, and leadership is focused on cultural responsiveness and restorative practices.
Leadership creates a trauma informed and resilience focused environment.
Organizes and manages the budget for the building.
Supervises and evaluates dean of students, teaching staff, and building support.
Knowledge of federal, state, and grant-funded programs, including Title and at-risk funding sources, and the ability to align resources to student needs.