Deadline: June 5, 2023
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: High School or CTE Principal – Assistant, full time
Salary: $114,555-123,170 Commensurate w/experience. Additional compensation w/future step increases, advanced degrees, and additional special projects per HASAA contract.

Position Details

Job Summary

The High School Principal will establish a culture of learning where all students are engaged. The building leader will work collaboratively with district administrators and building staff to create a positive, open, enthusiastic, and well-organized teaching and learning environment that supports aligned and comprehensive college and career preparation programs.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:

• Support the vision, focus, and strategies to lead the educational direction of the building.
• Embrace change and innovation and is able to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the building.
• Oversee and direct the School Improvement Process.
• Support and lead district wide focus on MTSS and Differentiated Instruction
• Model and articulate high expectations for all students and staff.
• Foster positive staff and student relationships.
• Commit to high visibility by demonstrating a consistent presence in the community.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of current educational research.
• Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the curriculum.
• Develop creative scheduling practices to support innovation and the academic vision for all students.
• Actively communicates and meets with students, staff, parents, and colleagues about the educational direction and goal accomplishments of the students.
• Manage all components of the school including student behavior and attendance; student engagement, curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment; student learning opportunities; and student activities.
• Analyze and share student data and educational research.
• Lead the school community in data-driven decisions based on state standards and results from multiple data points including, but not limited to, SAT, iReady, school-based assessments, attendance, and discipline.
• Support teacher goals of increasing student engagement and improving student achievement.
• Monitoring of teaching practices to ensure rigor and best practice is occurring in each classroom.
• Understand the complexities and value of hiring, evaluating, inspiring, and mentoring all staff members to exceed expectations.
• Promote the professional growth of all staff through continuous feedback and evaluation.
• Monitor and evaluate certified and non-certified professional staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate student systems, such as recognition, interventions, attendance, and behavior management.
• Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of programs and staff.
• Promote the maintenance of safe, clean, and attractive classrooms to create an atmosphere conducive to growth and learning.
• Support and maintain the building’s ongoing safety and security plans.
• Support the climate of order and respect for all members of the program community.
• Supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or necessary for the District.
• Lead the building’s efforts to continue building trusting relationships and partnerships with parents and community members.
• Support the school board’s strategic planning process.
• Facilitates linkage with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment.
• Attend and participate in building, district, county, and state meetings that contribute to overall student success.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
• Engage in collaborative efforts with the Curriculum Department and District Administration in an active and contributing role in District initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate meaningful and engaging building level professional development.
• Work with the Director of Special Services to ensure appropriate programming for students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all certification requirements for staff, support board policy requirements, and participate in personnel matter investigations with the Human Resources office.
• Establish priorities for educational resources and programs to meet the needs of students and staff and prepare the school budget in collaboration with the Business Office.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.

Education and Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the position of High School Principal

• Hold a Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership/School Administration
• Possess a current:
• Michigan Administrative Certification
• Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Successful experience in administration, leadership, and supervision
• At least five years of successful experience as a secondary classroom teacher
• Demonstrated ability to utilize variety of leadership styles
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Competency in the use of technology and experience with Google Suite
• Experience in using Student Management Database systems
• Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader; experience with leading teachers
• Solid understanding of best practices for instructional strategies
• Evidence of strong sense of honesty and integrity
• Possess strong organizational skills including the ability to be detail oriented.
• Commitment to professional growth of self and staff
• Promote effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute the full range of tasks to operate a comprehensive high school
• Ability and willingness to collaborate

This position is affiliated with Holly Area Schools Administrative Association (HASAA).

The Principal reports directly to the Superintendent.

Application Process

External applicants will submit their application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium (OHRC). Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references and/or letters of recommendation.

Deadline for application materials: Friday, May 26th at 3:00 pm

E-mail: patricia.murphy-alderman@hask12.org