Principal

Title: Middle School Principal

Location: Greenville Middle School

Status: 1.0 FTE, 220 days per school year

Classification: Greenville Administrative Association Handbook 2025 - 2028

Reports to: Superintendent

Salary: $105,458 - $131,124 per year based on relevant prior experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance

SCHOOL SUMMARY: Greenville Middle School is a 6th - 8th grade school located in Montcalm County and is part of the Greenville Public Schools District. The current enrollment at Greenville Middle School is approximately 770 students. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Middle School Principal will serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school, responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment for middle school students. This position will oversee school operations, curriculum implementation, staff development, and student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: other duties may be assigned

1. School Leadership and Administration
   • Develop and implement school policies, procedures, and goals aligned with district and state standards
   • Supervise daily school operations, ensuring a structured and positive learning environment
   • Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and facility management
   • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal education laws and regulations
2. Instructional Leadership and Staff Development
   • Lead curriculum development and instructional initiatives to enhance student achievements
   • Supervise and evaluate teachers and staff, providing professional development and coaching
   • Analyze student performance data to drive school improvement strategies
   • Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration among educators
3. Student Support and Discipline
   • Develop and implement multi-tiered systems of support, positive behavior support programs, and student discipline policies
   • Work with counselors, teachers, and families to address academic, social, and emotional needs
   • Promote student engagement in extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities
4. Community Engagement and Communication
   • Serve as the primary point of contact between the school, parents, and the community
   • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders regarding school initiatives, events, and policies
   • Build partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders
   • Organize parent meetings, open houses, and outreach events
5. Safety and School Climate
   • Ensure a safe and inclusive school environment for all students and staff
   • Develop crisis response plans and coordinate emergency preparedness drills
   • Address concerns related to bullying, student well-being, and school culture

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with students, staff, and families
• Ability to understand, interpret, and impact data, including student achievement results
• Knowledge and experience in implementing best practice instructional strategies
• Knowledge and experience in professional growth models of teacher evaluation
• Ability to connect with students and families of varied socioeconomic backgrounds
• Satisfactory background check

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervises and evaluates the following positions:
  • Assistant Middle School Principals
  • Middle School Professional Staff
  • Middle School Support Staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in education
• At least six (6) years of secondary teaching experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate
• Valid School Administrator certification or willingness to obtain

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. Employees will constantly use their hands to handle, control, grasp, move, and feel documents and office equipment. The employee will frequently make fast, repetitive movements of fingers, hands and wrists. The employee is occasionally required to walk short distances and reach above head and below shoulder level. Occasionally required to carry, lift, and move up to 20 pounds. In-person work is required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Communication: The employee must have clear speaking and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively and appropriately in person and on the telephone. Ability to write business correspondence in a professional manner. Ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use good judgment in making decisions.
• Interpersonal: Maintain and encourage a safe environment for all students, staff, and the community. Effective organizational skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to be flexible in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the community. Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, dependability, honesty, and self-motivation while performing the duties of the position. Exhibits a positive image as a representative of the school district.
• Mathematics: Ability to perform basic math computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Environmental: The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending on the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee must be able to work under fluorescent lighting. The employee is rarely exposed to weather conditions.