School Superintendent

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System invites applications for a visionary Superintendent to lead our district toward academic excellence and empower every student to reach their full potential. This role combines strategic foresight with a passion for innovation in Muskegon Heights.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's degree with an administrator certificate, bring 3+ years of school administration experience, and demonstrate strong leadership, relationship-building, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and current administrator certificate.
• Minimum of three years of school administration experience.
• Demonstrated educational leadership through active participation.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate systems and positively with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum aligned with Charter agreement for low performing students.
• Ensure Title 1 programming, reporting, and spending meet requirements.
• Oversee Special Education programs for effectiveness.
• Maintain accountability ratings under federal and state law.
• Ensure curricula meet federal/state/contracted guidelines.
• Assess low performing students and monitor turnaround plans monthly.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments of students, staff, and goals.
• Lead changes to ensure quality education.
• Ensure academy board policies and guidelines are followed.
• Identify and apply for grants supporting educational components.
• Promote staff cohesiveness and leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality of district information.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Master's degree

Administrator certificate

Job description

Are you a visionary leader ready to ignite academic excellence and empower every student to reach their full potential? Teachers First is seeking a dynamic Superintendent to serve as the architect of our district's success - a leader who combines strategic foresight with a passion for innovation at Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. Join us in shaping a bright, impactful future for our students, staff, and school community!

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree and current administrator certificate.
• Minimum of three years of school administration experience.
• Have established themselves as an educational leader in the profession through active participation in a variety of areas.
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate with others in a systematic and positive manner.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Develop a relevant curriculum that fits low performing students' needs and development patterns in alignment with the Charter agreement.
• Ensure that all areas of compliance are submitted properly and meet all requirements.
• Ensure that all Title 1 programming, reporting, and spending are effective and meet the necessary requirements.
• Ensure all aspects of the Special Education department are effective and meet the necessary requirements.
• Ensure that the Academy meets and maintains successful accountability ratings under federal and state law.
• Ensure that the academic curricula meets all federal, state, and contracted guidelines and requirements.
• Assess low performing students, turn around plan results, and action plan monthly.
• Ensure that both formal and informal assessments are conducted for students' achievement, staff performance, and curricular goal attainment.
• Demonstrate leadership by making any necessary changes to ensure that the students receive a quality education.
• Ensure that the academy board policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines are followed.
• Identify and apply for grants that support the educational components of the Academy.
• Establish and promote cohesiveness and leadership among staff members.
• Maintain confidentiality of all district information.

Equal Opportunity Employer