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 team-oriented environment where forward-thinking 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 problem-solving and adaptability are essential

• Familiarity with MTSS PBIS CTE pathways early college/dual enrollment programs and student-centered scheduling

• Knowledge of State and Federal special education laws and compliance

• A growth mindset openness to risk-taking and commitment to continuous learning

Essential duties and responsibilities of the position:

• Collaboratively develop and implement a clear student-centered 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 high-quality 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 building-level 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 building-level leadership in the implementation of Multi-Tiered 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 school-level 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 mid-term 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 high-quality 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 building-level 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: 215-day administrative contract (non-tenure two-year term)

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

Application Process: