Principal

Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP); Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Public Schools invites applications for a Principal – Secondary position at Fraser High School in Fraser, MI. The role leads instructional programs, oversees curriculum, and partners with district staff to drive student achievement and community engagement.

The successful candidate will have district-level leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to innovative educational practices in a comprehensive high school setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in secondary administration or secondary education.
• Secondary teaching certificate is required.
• Minimum of five years of successful secondary teaching experience.
• High school principal experience is preferred.
• Valid Michigan Administrator’s Certificate or Letter of Eligibility.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Board of Education.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities including communication, collaboration and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise instructional staff in curriculum development and student activities.
• Coordinate services of resource personnel to support teachers.
• Develop and oversee educational programs and district competency work.
• Oversee the Digital Ecosystem and school operations.
• Lead budgeting, reporting, and adherence to BOE policies.
• Represent the school community in public relations and events.
• Recruit, hire, and evaluate professional staff; ensure safety and plan administration.
• Plan and supervise emergency drills and attendance/records management.
• Participate in principals’ meetings and required committees.

Skills

Growth mindset

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration, coaching

Relationship building

Education

Master's Degree in Secondary Administration or Secondary Education

Secondary Teaching Certificate

Michigan Administrator’s Certificate or Eligibility

Job description

Position Title

Principal – Secondary – Fraser High School

Location

Fraser, Michigan

Salary

In Accordance with the Negotiated Contract

Contract Type

Full-time

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
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaboration, coaching, and team building
• Cultivates and grows relationships with students and staff

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.

EEO Statement

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].

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