Principal

MEMSPA; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Public Schools in Fraser, MI, seeks a Principal – Secondary for Fraser High School. The role requires strong leadership over curriculum, staff supervision, and budget management to drive student achievement and safety.

The principal will lead educational programs district-wide, support competency-based education, and collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and central offices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in administration or education required.
• Secondary teaching certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of secondary teaching experience.
• Preferred: prior high school principal experience.
• Valid Michigan administrator certificate or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise instructional staff in curriculum and student activities.
• Coordinate services of resource personnel for effective classroom support.
• Implement and supervise the school’s educational programs.
• Develop and support district competency-based education and digital ecosystem at the high school.
• Administer budgeted allocations and report needs to central office.
• Lead public relations to foster community support for the program.
• Recruit, screen, hire, and evaluate professional staff as needed.
• Plan safety, emergency, and disaster preparedness programs.

Skills

Growth mindset

Problem solving

Collaboration

Coaching

Team building

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree in Secondary Administration or Secondary Education

Secondary Teaching Certificate

5+ years secondary teaching experience

Michigan Administrator’s Certificate or eligibility

Experience as high school principal preferred

Board-approved alternatives considered

Job description

Deadline: October 28, 2026
District/Organization: Fraser Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: In Accordance with the Negotiated Contract

FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FRASER, MICHIGAN

Principal – Secondary – Fraser High School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Secondary Administration or Secondary Education
• Secondary Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience at secondary level
• Successful experience as a High School Principal preferred
• Valid Michigan Administrator’s Certificate or Letter of Eligibility
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
• Demonstrated ability to provide quality leadership through:
• A growth mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaboration, coaching, and team building
• Cultivates and grows relationships with students and staff

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum

SUPERVISES: Staff and Students

JOB GOAL

As the chief executive of the school and invested with supervisory and administrative authority over the prescribed educational program and all activities in the school building and on the school grounds, is responsible for the manner in which that supervisory and administrative authority is carried out.

The Principal is involved in the development of the educational program of the entire School District and must be knowledgeable in all phases of secondary education and administration.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises the instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and student activities
• Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of the resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance
• Implements and supervises the school’s educational programs
• Keeps abreast of trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation
• Develops and supports the districts Competency Based Education work
• Develops and supports the Digital Ecosystem at the High School
• Directs the activities of school professional and non-professional staff members in the performance of their duties
• Reports to appropriate Central Office Administrative officers regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment supplies, and curriculum
• Develops a program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program
• Administers the school’s budgeted allocations
• Implements Board of Education policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school
• Prepares such reports as may be required
• Coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions, library activities and the like
• Assumes leadership in the direction of the school’s athletic and extracurricular activities
• Participates in principals’ meetings, negotiations meetings, and such other meetings as are required or appropriate
• Prepares and submits the schools’ budgetary requests, and monitors expenditures of funds
• Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
• Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities
• Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring and evaluating of the schools’ professional staff
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plan
• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal
• Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness programs
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students
• Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life
• Recommends the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory according to established procedures
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum may assign

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Principal’s Agreement, salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluation of Administrative Personnel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit into the job expectations.

Essential Functions

of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

FRASER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX. AGE, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, OR DISABILITY IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THE FOLLOWING PERSON HAS BEEN DESIGNATED TO HANDLE INQUIRIES REGARDING THE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 33466 GARFIELD, FRASER, MI 48026 [phone].