Tribal School Principal: Leader for Student Success

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan seeks an Elementary Principal - Assistant to lead the Tribal School’s academic programs and operations. You will foster a strong school culture, ensure mandated compliance, and support staff development to improve student outcomes.

Under Education Director supervision, you will manage budgets, coordinate assessments, and collaborate with families and community partners to sustain high standards and safe learning environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education; five years teaching experience; experience with cultural education programming.
• Experience with budget administration; grant writing; state standards.
• Strong literacy background and knowledge of exemplary programs and instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Tribal School with vision and focus on student learning.
• Direct daily operations and review annual program goals.
• Prepare and maintain school operations budget; report monthly/quarterly.
• Review student data and drive program improvements.
• Oversee reports such as year-end summaries and school improvement plans.
• Implement Tribal Education Advisory Board policies and procedures.
• supervise staff and evaluate performance.
• Ensure safe school climate and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Communication

FERPA knowledge

Data analysis

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education or Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan seeks an Elementary Principal - Assistant to lead the Tribal School’s academic programs and operations. You will foster a strong school culture, ensure mandated compliance, and support staff development to improve student outcomes.

Under Education Director supervision, you will manage budgets, coordinate assessments, and collaborate with families and community partners to sustain high standards and safe learning environments.