Education Required Level: Masters Degree

General Purpose

The Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of Michigan City High School and is responsible for advancing student achievement cultivating a positive and inclusive school culture and leading staff in the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. The Principal works collaboratively with students families staff and the community to ensure all students graduate prepared for college career and life.

Michigan City Area Schools seeks a visionary and student-centered leader who will build upon the strong work of current faculty and administration while advancing the districts strategic priorities.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Instructional Leadership

• Provide strong instructional leadership to improve teaching and learning across all departments.
• Utilize multiple sources of data to guide instructional decisions and monitor student progress.
• Lead curriculum implementation and instructional improvement efforts aligned with district and state standards.
• Support professional learning communities and collaborative instructional practices.

School Culture and Climate

• Foster a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment for students and staff.
• Promote and model cultural competence equity and respect through leadership practices and professional learning.
• Build a culture of trust accountability and high expectations.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Recruit develop and retain high-quality staff.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional and support staff in accordance with district procedures.
• Facilitate meaningful professional development aligned with school goals.
• Build a strong leadership team and support distributed leadership among staff.

Student and Family Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
• Promote active communication and partnership with parents and guardians.
• Foster positive connections between the school and the broader Michigan City community.

Operations and Management

• Oversee daily school operations including safety scheduling discipline and building management.
• Ensure compliance with district policies state regulations and reporting requirements.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate school records and documentation.
• Collaborate with central office departments on transportation special services and other operational needs.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the school in setting and achieving strategic goals aligned with district priorities.
• Identify strengths and opportunities for improvement and implement systems to support progress.
• Manage school resources effectively to support student success.

Education and Experience

• Masters degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Valid Indiana Principal license or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the building or district level preferred
• Evidence of improving student outcomes and leading school improvement initiatives

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits: Per Administrator and Staff Handbook

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race color national origin sex (including transgender status sexual orientation and gender identity) disability age religion military status ancestry or genetic information which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively Protected Classes). This includes the Corporations employment opportunities programs and/or activities or if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporations employment opportunities programs and activities affecting the Corporations environment. For further information clarification or complaint please contact the MCAS School Administration 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director 408 S. Carroll Avenue Michigan City Indiana 46360 at for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent Dr. Wendel McCollum 408 S. Carroll Ave. Michigan City Indiana 46360 at .