Position Details
Job Title: MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of East Grand Rapids Middle School, providing guidance and direction to ensure high-quality teaching and learning. Guide the instructional program and oversee school operations while promoting a positive, safe, supportive, and innovative learning environment that empowers students, staff, and families to achieve excellence. This role requires demonstrated leadership in supervising faculty and staff, promoting continuous improvement through data-driven approaches and meaningful feedback.
Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or related field
2. Valid Michigan Administrative Certificate (ES) (or eligibility to obtain)
3. Valid State of Michigan teaching certificate
4. Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience and previous administrative experience
5. Strong understanding of the laws and evidence-based practices relating to Special Education, Section 504, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Restorative Practices, and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
6. Experience with supervisory responsibilities, including staff evaluations, overseeing budgets, supporting professional development for assigned staff, addressing concerns, and resolving problems
Essential Functions:
7. Proven leadership experience, including the development and implementation of operational systems such as scheduling, staffing, and student data platforms that effectively support student success
8. Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills with a strong commitment to ensuring the voices of all educational partners are valued
9. Knowledge and belief in instructional best practices that meet the developmental and individualized needs of all students, particularly adolescents
10. Strong skills in data collection, interpretation, and analysis to drive school improvement processes that foster increased academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success for students
11. Proven leadership ability in building relationships, inspiring teachers around a common vision, and achieving transformative goals for students, families, staff, and administration
12. High-energy, well-organized, creative thinker, and a flexible team player with strong administrative skills
13. Excellent leadership skills in hiring, developing, and evaluating staff
14. Ability to collaborate with other district administrators and lead professional development for building staff
15. Manages the daily operations of the school and supervises all building procedures, budgets, and support personnel and systems
16. Ability to implement Board, State, and/or Federal level policies and procedures
17. Commitment to high visibility throughout the school and actively engaging with students, staff, and families
18. Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of varied educational technology platforms
19. Willingness and ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
20. Ability to complete other duties as assigned
Location: East Grand Rapids Middle School
Rate: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Contract: 220 days
Start Date: July 2026
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