Middle School Principal

POSITION: Middle School Principal

LOCATION: Galesburg-Augusta Middle School

SUPERVISES: All Middle School Staff

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

Galesburg-Augusta Middle School is a small school with a strong family feel. Our enrollment averages336 students and approximately40 staff. Our families appreciate the level to which our teachers and staff get to know our students and provide individual supports. The district is committed to improving the lives of children and growing opportunities for all students. Go Rams!

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Masters Degree or higher preferred with course work background in educational administration/leadership.
• Must meet all State of Michigan administrator continuing education requirements (or on track to complete).
• A valid Michigan teaching certificate & Michigan administrator certificate
• Successful administrative experience at the secondary level preferred
• Minimum of four years teaching experience preferably in middle school grades 5-8
• Experience in staff development Multi-tiered Systems of Support Trauma Informed Professional Learning Communities School Improvement Process and Behavior Management preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate how data has been used to direct instruction and/or improve behavior
• Proven record of collaborative team leadership
• Strong curriculum knowledge including implementing literacy and math strategies.
• Provide for all aspects of instructional leadership and supervision of programs and staff
• Effectively manage communication with school staff parents and larger school community
• Be visible and available to students staff and parents
• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policy and the direction of the Superintendent.
• Leads the school in advancing student achievement to include closing the achievement gap between student learners.
• Provides leadership in the assessment of needs of students staff and parents and in the development of appropriate educational programs and student activities.
• Maintains student conduct enforces discipline in compliance with district procedures and accords due process to students.
• Directs a balanced program of extra-curricular activities; assesses needs for activities; participates in local and state organizations in order to regulate the program.
• Responsible for overall personnel fiscal and maintenance administration in the building.
• Responsible for supervision and performance evaluations of staff.
• Assists teachers in classroom management strategies and provides instructional leadership to all staff.
• Promotes a positive school climate and develops collaborative relationships with staff students and parents.
• Middle school evening events in collaboration with the Athletic Director and Leadership Team.

APPLICATION: Qualified applicants must submit an online application at.

This notice is posted April 30 2026 and shall remain posted untilfilled.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

The Board of Education does not discriminate 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 characteristic (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities. The Districts Compliance Officers shall handle inquiries regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies and any complaint of discrimination.

Complaints or inquiries should be forwarded to:

1076 N. 37th St.

Galesburg MI 49053

Lindsey Newton Superintendent * 1076 N. 37th St. Galesburg MI 49053 * * Fax