High School Principal

Portland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary educational leader to serve as Principal of Portland High School. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator who is eager to lead in a district that values innovation empowers leadership and actively encourages the thoughtful pursuit of new ideas and programs.

We are looking for a leader who is ready to build upon a strong foundation while exploring new pathways to meet the evolving needs of students. The ideal candidate brings not only a solid understanding of curriculum instruction and school operations but also the creativity strategic thinking and courage to design and implement systems that move the school forward. Portland Public Schools offers a supportive teamoriented environment where forwardthinking leadership is celebrated and sustained.

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Masters degree in Educational Administration

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (Grades 912)

• Michigan Administrative Certification (or eligible)

• Minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience

• Strong understanding of instructional leadership evaluation systems and school operations

• Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills
  

The desired candidate would possess the following experiences and dispositions:

• Strong systems thinking: able to design implement and refine processes that align with strategic goals and support sustainable change

• Proven ability to lead innovation and bring ideas from concept to implementation

• Demonstrated success in cultivating staff leadership and professional growth

• Proven ability to build strong trusting relationships with students families staff and community members

• Familiarity with Capturing Kids Hearts or similar frameworks that promote relational capacity connected classrooms and positive school culture

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where initiative problemsolving and adaptability are essential

• Familiarity with MTSS PBIS CTE pathways early college/dual enrollment programs and studentcentered scheduling

• Knowledge of State and Federal special education laws and compliance

• A growth mindset openness to risktaking and commitment to continuous learning

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Collaboratively develop and implement a clear studentcentered vision for Portland High School that prioritizes individualized learning meaningful opportunities and relevant experiences for all students

• Promote a positive and inclusive school culture focused on highquality instruction responsive programming and high staff and student morale

• Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment through the planning implementation evaluation and revision of school safety drills procedures and protocols

• Oversee all operational aspects of the high school including student scheduling staff assignments and the development of the master schedule

• Actively model and support innovation system design and continuous improvement in collaboration with district leadership

• Champion and integrate the districts Portrait of a Learner into school culture instructional practices and student experiences

• Support the implementation of both district and buildinglevel communication plans ensuring clear consistent and timely messaging with students staff and families

• Partner with the Director of Secondary Education to support the design implementation and evaluation of curriculum instruction and assessment in both general and special education

• Provide buildinglevel leadership in the implementation of MultiTiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• Lead the implementation and ongoing support of Capturing Kids Hearts fostering relational capacity connected classrooms and a strong culture of belonging

• Actively support the districts strategic plan by developing and implementing high schoollevel strategies that align with the districts priority objectives

• Recruit hire assign and evaluate staff to ensure alignment with certification requirements and state/federal regulations

• Conduct midterm formative and summative evaluations of all high school staff including the development and monitoring of individualized growth plans

• Ensure compliance with Board policies and all state and federal mandates including required reporting and documentation

• Collaborate with the Director of Secondary Education and building leadership team to implement monitor and report progress on the School Improvement Plan

• Plan and facilitate regular high school staff meetings that promote collaboration communication and professional growth

• In partnership with district leadership help identify professional development needs and support the delivery of highquality learning opportunities for staff

• Support communication and alignment between the high school and the Board of Education by attending meetings as needed implementing Board policies and providing timely updates and reports to the Superintendent.

• Provide input on the development of the buildinglevel budget staffing levels and resource needs; monitor expenditures to ensure responsible use of school funds

• Maintain active participation in county and regional principal meetings professional organizations and administrative team events as required by the Superintendent

• Lead the annual development and revision of the Parent/Student Handbook to reflect current building practices and district policies

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or the Board of Education

Terms of Employment:

Contract: 215day administrative contract (nontenure twoyear term)

Salary: $100000$120000 commensurate with experience with full benefits as per the employment agreement.

Application Process:

William Heath Superintendent

Portland Public Schools

1100 Ionia Road

Portland MI 48875

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to William Heath Superintendent Portland Public Schools at or

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.