Elementary Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

Michigan Certification as School Administrator Administrative experience required Master's Degree Education Leadership required Five years of successful teaching experience required Experience in an elementary setting preferred Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong sense of mission for serving students and community Knowledge of current educational research and practices Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge and experience with school improvement Knowledge of instructional technology Knowledge and experience in staff evaluation and supervision

Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate teachers and other employees Offer prompt and effective guidance to any employee experience performance problems; recommends support, remediation or termination as needed Overall leadership, direction, coordination and evaluation of an elementary school program Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior Promote student achievement and a commitment to facilitating student achievement gains Interview and training employees; plan, assign, direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve complaints and problems Oversee building and state assessments (Fastbridge, M-STEP, etc) Interact with students in a constructive manner to encourage each individual to perform at his/her highest level Assign teachers to classrooms and students to classes Assist in coordination of professional development with the Teaching and Learning Department Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners and other related agencies Participate in district-wide activities such as School Improvement, Strategic Planning and Professional Development Recommend and implement policy and procedure changes for consideration by the Superintendent and Board of Education Work with central office to coordinate processes for the effective functioning of the school and district Keep current on legal, financial and educational reform initiatives Manage the school budget, facility and events Monitor, manage and keep abreast of school safety concerns; responding effectively to emergency situations Other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Internal candidates: Interested internal candidates must complete an online internal application.

External candidates:

Interested and qualified external candidates must complete an online application.

Please note:

mailed, faxed or emailed letters of interest and resumes will not be accepted. Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.