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Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools
Middle School Principal
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A School Principal manages all operations within a school, providing leadership and management to teachers and other staff. Ensures that teaching staff have the resources they need to meet the state's curriculum requirements. May be required to attend parent consultations, taking parent suggestions and discussing the educational needs of individual students.
$131,116 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Middle School Principal serves as the spiritual, instructional, and administrative leader of the school, fostering an environment where students grow academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. The Principal embraces and promotes the mission of Catholic education, partnering with families, faculty, parish, and the broader community to form students in faith, excellence, and service. Essential ResponsibilitiesCatholic Leadership Demonstrate a strong commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. Foster a vibrant Catholic culture through prayer, liturgy, service, and faith formation. Support students and staff in their spiritual development. Collaborate with pastors, chaplains, and diocesan leadership. Instructional Leadership Lead curriculum development aligned with diocesan and state standards. Observe, coach, and evaluate teachers to promote instructional excellence. Analyze student achievement data to improve academic outcomes. Support innovative teaching practices and professional growth. School Culture Cultivate a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Promote positive student behavior and restorative discipline practices. Build strong relationships with students and families. Encourage leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement. Personnel Management Recruit, hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate faculty and staff. Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional development. Build a culture of trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Operations & Administration Oversee daily school operations, scheduling, and facilities. Ensure compliance with diocesan policies, accreditation standards, and state regulations. Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Administration in developing and managing the annual school budget. Maintain emergency preparedness and school safety procedures. Family & Community Engagement Maintain open, transparent communication with parents and stakeholders. Promote strong partnerships between school, parish, and community. Represent the school at diocesan and community events. Support enrollment, marketing, and student retention initiatives. Qualifications Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, committed to Catholic education. Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field (doctorate preferred). Valid teaching and administrator certification (or ability to obtain). Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Prior school leadership experience preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.