Principal - Elementary
Job Summary
The Elementary Principal is the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for creating a positive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and student growth. The Principal provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program, ensures adherence to district goals and policies, and fosters strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the community.
About the Role
The role requires a Master's degree, specialist, or advanced degree in educational leadership, curriculum, or a related field. Candidates must also possess the required certification credits mandated by the Michigan State Board of Education and hold a valid Michigan Teacher Certificate. A State of Michigan School Administrator Certification is required (see note below).
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the instructional program
- Ensure adherence to district goals and policies
- Foster strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the community
Requirements
- Master's degree, specialist, or advanced degree in educational leadership, curriculum, or related field
- Candidates must possess the required certification credits mandated by the Michigan State Board of Education
- A valid Michigan Teacher Certificate preferred
- A State of Michigan School Administrator Certification is required (see note below)
- Five years successful certified teaching experience preferred
- Three years of successful administrative experience preferred
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Administrative Salary Schedule, 210 Days
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- Administrative Salary Schedule, 210 Days
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- Administrative Salary Schedule, 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers
Pay
- $90,339 Annual Salary
- $5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Schedule
- 210 Days
Qualifications
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