CAREER OPPORTUNITY

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

(Grades 7th & 8th)

The Chippewa Hills School District is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Principal for the Chippewa Hills Intermediate School.

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Educational Administration from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and at least 3 years successful teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of management, staff, students, parents and community
  • Demonstrated ability to administer student discipline consistently and fairly
  • Meet any State of Michigan requirements for grades 7 and 8 principal.

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • Child-centered educator committed to student success
  • Proven ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators and community
  • Strong communication and motivational skills
  • Familiar with teacher evaluation rubrics
  • Knowledge of requirements of Building School Improvement Plan

Details

Effective Date:August 2015

Work Year:208 days

Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Residency:Preferred but not required

A basic job description is available upon request and is posted on the district’s web site at

DeadlineThursday, April 2, 2015 @ 3:00 PM

CONTACTInterested individuals should send a complete resume to:

Shirley Howard

Superintendent

3226 Arthur Road

Remus, MI 49340

POSITION:Intermediate School Principal (Grades 7 & 8)

EFFECTIVE DATE:August 1, 2015

WORK YEAR:208 days

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Masters degree in Educational Administration from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and at least 3 years successful teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of management, staff, students, parents and community.
  • Demonstrated ability to administer student discipline consistently and fairly.
  • Meet any State of Michigan requirements for intermediate school (grades 7 & 8) principal.

DESIRED QUALITIES:

  • Child-centered educator committed to student success
  • Proven ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, administrators and community
  • Strong communication and motivational skills
  • Familiar with teacher evaluation rubrics
  • Knowledge of requirements for Building School Improvement Plan

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

The principal is the chief administrative officer of the school. The principal shall be accountable to the superintendent for the instructional program and building operations.

The Board of Education hires all district employees who are ultimately accountable to the Board through the Superintendent. At the building level, the principal, working with the instructional and non-instructional staff, has direct authority over the students and building visitors. The instructional staff is accountable to the principal, and the non-instructional staff is supervised by the principal.

On a regular basis, the principal shall keep the superintendent informed of conditions and activities occurring within the school building.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Make available to all employees directives, rules, regulations, policies, and information issued by the Superintendent and Board of Education.
  • Maintain discipline throughout the student body, establish and maintain a safe, orderly environment with the building and on the campus. Assist in handling bus discipline.
  • Provide leadership for the staff, maintain high standards, and establish an environment where mutual respect is evident.
  • Promote communication and mutual understanding between staff and parents.
  • Be responsible for the building budget and approving all expenditures for instructional equipment, supplies, text, etc. and submitting them to the business office for approval in a timely manner.
  • Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and follow up with enforcement of the attendance policy.
  • Be responsible for:
  • Class schedules
  • Fire, tornado, and lockdown drills
  • School exhibits and activities during and after school
  • Class, playground, lunch, and recess schedules
  • Building use schedules
  • Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum in the school, and within the district.
  • Assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of staff.
  • Evaluate all teachers and support staff according to district policies and Master Agreements.
  • Organize and work with school improvement team to develop and work toward building and district level goals.
  • Be responsible for faculty and inservice meetings.
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of attendance, child accounting records, and other reports that may be required.
  • Conduct all IEP meetings for students in your jurisdiction.
  • Use technology to more effectively perform administrative tasks and promote integration of instructional technology into the curriculum.
  • Participate actively in professional development to keep abreast of education trends and research appropriate for students we serve.
  • Participate as a member of the administrative team of the district.
  • Be responsible for such other duties as are assigned by the Superintendent.

DEADLINE:Thursday, April 2, 2015 @ 3:00 PM

CONTACT:Shirley Howard

3226 Arthur Road

Remus, MI 49340

(989) 967-2000