Tribal School Leader — Elementary Principal

Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP); Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tribal School principal role at Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan oversees operations and academic programs, ensuring a positive school climate and adherence to mandated reporting laws. Reporting to the Education Director, you will lead staff, manage budgets, and drive student outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Education Team to organize assessments, professional development, and family engagement, while maintaining compliance with FERPA and tribal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education field required.
• Five years teaching experience.
• Experience with development and implementation of cultural based educational programming.
• Experience with budget administration and grant writing.
• Experience with current assessment requirements and state standards.
• Experience advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program.
• Background in literacy and exemplary programs and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Tribal School by building a vision and focus on student learning.
• Plan, organize, and direct implementation of Tribal School activities and oversee daily operations.
• Prepare and maintain an annual school operations budget and report on it regularly.
• Review student data and take action for program improvement.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Instructional Coordinator to plan professional development.
• Maintain student records and communicate with parents and parent groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Curriculum & instruction

Classroom management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education/Administration/Leadership

Michigan School Administrator Certification

Two years supervisory teaching experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

The Tribal School principal role at Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan oversees operations and academic programs, ensuring a positive school climate and adherence to mandated reporting laws. Reporting to the Education Director, you will lead staff, manage budgets, and drive student outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Education Team to organize assessments, professional development, and family engagement, while maintaining compliance with FERPA and tribal policies.