Job Description
Principal Birmingham Public Schools•4.3 Beverly Hills, MI Job Details $108,353•$137,165 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Staff supervision Team leadership Master's degree Principal Certification Professional development support Instructional leadership in education Design thinking
STEM/STEAM
education curriculum Full Job Description Office of Human Resources 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION
Principal LOCATION
Birmingham Covington SALARY:
In Accordance with the ABSASP Salary Schedule School POSTING DATE
June 4, 2026 DEADLINE:
June 18, 2026 or until filled SCHEDULE
11 Months / 214 Days (August•June) START DATE
August 1, 2026 Birmingham Public Schools, one of the premier suburban school districts in Oakland County, Michigan seeks an extraordinary instructional leader, with a deep understanding of current best practices in teaching and learning, to serve as Principal of Birmingham Covington School (BCS). BCS is a nationally recognized and award-winning school with a science and technology focus serving students in 3rd-8th grades. JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrated skills and experience as an instructional leader. Commits to the belief that each stakeholder in the school community deserves to be given individual attention and to be treated with dignity and respect. Unwavering commitment to advocate for the needs of all students. Confidence in leading staff conversations around equity, unconscious bias and achievement gap data that result in classroom strategies with students to address these issues. The ability to closely monitor teaching practices and ensure both rigor and best practice is occurring in all classrooms; Ability to design opportunities to empower students, staff and parents to be integrally involved in all aspect of the school's culture and climate. Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude for public speaking in both prepared and extemporaneous formats. Embraces change and innovation and is able to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school. Commits to high visibility by demonstrating a consistent presence in the school community and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication. Understands the complexities and nuances of hiring, evaluating, inspiring, and mentoring all staff members to exceed expectations. Analyzes and shares student data and educational research as the foundational principles of Professional Learning Communities. Knowledgeable about the school improvement process. Models and articulates high expectations Networks with universities, as well as county, state, national and international organizations to assure updated knowledge of best practices and teaching and learning in the 21st Century. Meets regularly with parents, students and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners at Birmingham Covington School. Implements character education principles into all facets of the school community. Understands the school's responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society. Understands that intellectual and thoughtful risk taking is the basis for growth and improvement. Empowers all staff, students and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school community. QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements: 1. The minimum level of education is a master's degree. Training should include areas of school administration, supervision, curriculum and child development. 2. A minimum of five years' administrative experience and substantial experience at the elementary or middle school level in a variety of leadership roles is preferred. 3. Strong background in STEM education, project based learning and design thinking. 4. Evidence of the candidate's ability to provide quality leadership must be demonstrated through: excellent communication skills; a strong sense of honesty and integrity; strong problem solving skills; the ability to use a variety of leadership styles including both situation and collaborative; skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community; ability to plan, organize and execute the full range of administrative tasks associated with the operation of the school; skill in creating a positive, open, enthusiastic and well-organized teaching and learning environment; skill in fostering the continued growth of staff members; and a commitment to community education concepts. 5. Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Michigan administrative certificate. SALARY AND BENEFITS
: $108,353-137,165. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience. Additional compensation package includes degree pay for MA+15, MA+30 or EdD/PhD, board paid TSA, merit pay, mileage stipend, vacation, personal days and comprehensive employee benefits program. METHOD OF APPLICATION
: Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Open Positions. In addition, upload your LETTER OF INTEREST, CURRENT
RESUME and REFERENCES. NOTICE OF
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students•Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.
