Elementary School Principal

Location:            Wixom Elementary School
Work Schedule:  213 Days
Salary Range:     $93,692 - $118,544
Starting Date:     07/01/2018
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher in school administration or related educational field (training should include areas of school administration, supervision, curriculum, and child development)
• Must possess valid Michigan administrator certification or enroll in a planned program to obtain Michigan administration certification, or meet the state school administration continuing education requirements
• At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in building and/or district leadership positions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three years of administrative experience or substantial experience at the elementary school level in a variety of leadership roles

COMPETENCIES:

• Committed to meeting the needs of every child, every day
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated effective management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills; and the ability to relate well with parents and community
• Commitment to excellence in establishing an educational program of high quality
• Knowledgeable about professional learning communities, alternative instructional assessment strategies, 21st Century instructional technology practices and initiatives, and learning theory
• Strong and effective communicator
• Strong knowledge of Early Literacy

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the learning needs and challenges at the elementary level
• Provide leadership for the planning and management of the total instructional program of the school
• Supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to the school
• Administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policy and the directions of the Superintendent
• Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior
• Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other related agencies
• Keep current on legal, financial, and educational reform initiatives
• Embrace diversity and understand how to engage all stakeholders in the school community
• Closely monitor teaching practices, and ensure both rigor and best practice is occurring in all classrooms
• Design opportunities to empower students, staff, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate
• Commit to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication
• Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional learning communities
• Model and articulate high expectations
• Meet regularly with parents, students, and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners
• Take responsibility for preparing students in this rapidly changing global society
• Embrace change and innovation; ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school
• Other duties as assigned

METHOD:
POSITION POSTED THROUGH:  April 4, 2018
Interested candidates should apply on line:
Oakland Human Resources Consortium
www.oakland.k12.mi.us/OHRC
 
The application files must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.