Principal

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbor Academy in Michigan seeks a dynamic Principal to serve as the educational leader and chief administrator of the Academy, responsible for implementing policies and procedures, coordinating administrative oversight, and planning instructional leadership across curriculum, budget, discipline, and student support services.

Key duties include ensuring a safe learning environment, supervising staff with regular observations, aligning curriculum with state standards, managing attendance,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Valid Michigan Administrator Certificate or Administrator Permit.
• Minimum five (5) years in public schools, or equivalent.
• Minimum four (4) years in school administration preferred.
• Must meet highly qualified requirements as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe learning environments and high-quality instruction.
• Provide leadership, alignment, and evaluation of school programs.
• Oversee curricula, discipline systems, and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and board directives.
• Lead staff development and confidentiality of student information.
• Communicate regularly with board, parents, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Policy compliance

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Michigan Administrator Certificate

School Administrator Permit

Highly qualified (NCLB)

5+ years public school experience

4+ years admin experience

Tools

Curriculum alignment tools

Budget management

Job description

Deadline: November 11, 2026
District/Organization: Arbor Academy
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: 85,000.00

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Principal to lead our Team!

SUMMARY:The role of Principal will serve as the educational leader and chief administrator of the Academy, with the responsibility for implementing and ensuring adherence to policies, regulations and procedures of the Academy and Academy Board. Along with, coordinating administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary, planning, discipline, and counseling services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:1.Master’s degree2.A valid State of Michigan Administrator Certificate – or –3.Obtain a School Administrator Permit(seeMichigan Compiled Laws (MCL)380.1246and theSchool Administrator Certification Code, R 380.102, require valid Michigan school administrator credentials (certificate or permit)4.Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind5.Minimum of five (5) years of successful service in public schools (or equivalent)6.Minimum of four (4) years of successful service in school administration preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:§Ensures that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment and provided instruction that meets and exceeds the State of Michigan Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the Academy.§Provides leadership, management, and enforcement of effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the Academy consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the Academy including:oInstructional programs in the Core Curriculum Content StandardsoExtracurricular activitiesoDiscipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climateoProgram evaluationoEmergency proceduresoCommunity and Academy relations§Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, administration codes, Academy Board policies and regulations.§Provides leadership to all staff in establishing programs and activities that will yield student enrichment, rewards and self-esteem enhancement.§Ensures student discipline programs and procedures are implemented in accordance with the Academy’s discipline policies.§Checks teachers’ lesson plans, grade books and/or grade distribution sheets, and attendance documents to ensure compliance with the standards of the Academy.§Adheres to and implements all aspects of the Academy’s performance management and appraisal policy; submits recommendations toEmployerregarding personnel.§Ensures staff participation in meaningful and engaging professional development activities.§Ensures confidentiality of all student and Academy privileged information.§Maintains a positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationship with the Academy Board, the University (authorizer), parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.§Collaborates and communicates regularly with staff regarding personnel management, financial management, pupil accounting/scheduling, and facility/office operations.§Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.§Ensure completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management.§Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed.§Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards.§Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVIOSORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
• Oversees educations in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely, constructive, and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
• Recommendations for hiring staff for the school and presides over hearings that may be necessary to dismiss a staff member.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrate excellence in working with students and their families.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment, diagnosis and research related to learning.
• Ability to effectively use computer technology and various software applications for word processing, data management and telecommunications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with working knowledge of Academy requirements and Academy Board policies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.