High School Principal

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Huron Valley Schools is seeking an energetic effective and positive Principal who is responsible for providing instructional leadership to staff including: curriculum planning review and implementation; and professional development. Responsible for day-to-day building administration and the safety and welfare of both students staff and activities. Ensures a safe pleasant and effective educational atmosphere provides discipline as necessary and enforces school policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in teaching.
• A Masters degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) hours in school administration and additional hours in supervision and curriculum is preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to meet Michigan Administration Certification requirements as mandated by currently holding a valid Michigan Administrator Certificate or enrolled in a program leading to certification as a school administrator not later than six months after beginning employment as an administrator.
• Evidence of ability to provide instructional leadership through:

o Knowledge and application of research on school and teacher effectiveness

o Understanding of human growth development and learning theory

o Skill in utilizing data to enhance teaching and learning

o Excellent knowledge of whole child education and social emotional learning

o Skill in fostering strong parent-school partnerships

o Skill in fostering professional growth in staff

o Excellent written and verbal communication

o Exceptional group leadership and team management skills

o Group leadership and team management skills.

o Knowledge of secondary curriculum assessment and best instructional practices

• Demonstrated qualities of professional leadership among teachers parents and students.
• Excellent depth of knowledge related to collaborative meeting structures (PLCs).
• Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assume responsibility for management and instructional leadership of the school.
• Assume responsibility for developing and implementing the school improvement process within the framework of the district plan and aligned with the professional learning community model.
• Assume leadership for facilitating continuous program development within the building unit consistent with the district mission statement student profile and core curriculum.
• Assume responsibility for a continuous program of staff development consistent with the building school improvement plan and the districts strategic plan.
• Establish an effective communication system between home and school which includes the building school improvement plan goals programs and student progress.
• Provide a continuous program of supervision and evaluation of all building staff consistent with the district program and state tenure law.
• Assist in selection assignment and orientation of staff.
• Develop a school culture where the staff students and parents see themselves as a professional learning community dedicated to the success of each and every student.
• Maintain a budget for the building allocating resources to achieve program goals.
• Administer a program of student support discipline and supervision establishing a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior.
• Lead in the development supervision and evaluation of instructional and staff development programs by closely monitoring teaching practices to ensure rigor and best practice is occurring in all classrooms.
• Use a systematic program of visitation evaluation and conferencing to provide clear and consistent direction for all staff.
• Design opportunities to empower students staff and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the schools culture and climate.
• Promote and support staff initiative innovation and self-improvement.
• Be flexible in implementing and managing change.
• Commit to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication.
• Collaborate with staff in implementing and evaluating the instructional program based on student achievement.
• Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional learning communities.
• Assist and implement strategies for increasing student achievement.
• Provide appropriate and effective intervention for both individual students and groups of students.
• Assist in the preparation of the master schedule consistent with district high school guidelines and which provide students with a full range of curricular offerings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching Learning and Technology.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Masters Degree or higher.

LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:Ability to speak and write to apply mathematical concepts to practical to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk or employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL:

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.