School Principal jobs in Michigan

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are a Principal for Lewton. Principals in the Lansing School District oversee and own all aspects of their school including instruction, culture, budget, policy, and community engagement. A Principal develops teachers through observations, professional development, and evaluation while also owning all student outcomes at the end of each year. They will develop relationships with students and families, creating and leading schoolwide behavior intervention systems. Principals in Lansing also own their school's budget, so they are able to make adjustments as needed throughout the year to best meet the needs of their building and families. Principals lead all of our schools forward and own all aspects of their school community.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate (if you don't currently have this but are working towards it or believe you're eligible for alternative certification, you may still apply)
• Demonstrated success in teaching, instructional coaching, behavior intervention, budget management, policy implementation, and community engagement
• Previous school administrative experience
• Commitment to the Lansing School District mission and vision

• Master's Degree in Teaching, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate
• At least five years of successful teaching experience
• Spanish language fluency

• Create a professional learning community that focuses on curriculum and instruction as the primary vehicle for improving student achievement and school culture
• Establish school routines, procedures, and expectations that foster a safe and inclusive environment focused on outcomes and student growth
• Support the implementation of research-based initiatives related to climate and culture & consistently evaluate the effectiveness of all initiatives
• Develop a daily schedule that will provide for the efficient, effective, and safe operation of the school
• Supervise and monitor the accuracy of student records including attendance and student learning
• Organize and supervise all support service personnel for optimum school performance
• Plan and supervise fire, tornado, and lockdown drills
• Implement student code of conduct and maintain student discipline according to Board and state policies
• Prepare and implement school budget in cooperation and consultation with key stakeholders

• Develop a vision of excellence for academic instruction that focuses on student learning and outcomes
• Monitor the implementation of an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of all the students
• Collaborate with other school and District leaders to provide targeted professional development that emphasizes student outcomes and is aligned with District goals
• Conduct personnel evaluations, offer feedback, and provide support that facilitates staff and student growth through positive interactions
• Use data to design individual staff and student achievement goals that are rigorous, realistic, and aligned to District priorities
• Utilize student achievement and process data to interpret progress towards goals and drive decision making around curriculum and instruction

• Maintain effective and positive relationships with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, and outside agencies
• Respond promptly and professionally to common inquiries and complaints
• Assess community expectations and perceptions of school performance
• Communicate with community members through a variety of means (i.e., social media, newsletters, and meetings)
• Recruit new and utilize existing community resources to support building programs and goals

At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

We value diverse perspectives, fostering a rich environment for both professional growth and student experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite all passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. A member of our team will be in contact with you about setting up interviews within two weeks of the posting’s closing if you are selected. If you are interested in multiple positions that are in the same department (i.e. multiple teaching positions), you only need to apply to one posting, as we consider all of our incoming external candidates for all the roles for which they are potentially qualified. If you'd like, you can indicate in the final question other roles for which you might be interested.

If you are an internal candidate, please apply with your SSO email address (i.e. smithj0601@lansingschools.net instead of john.smith@lansingschools.net). Also, while a resume will help your candidacy as an internal candidate, you do not need to submit one. The application will still require one though, so submit a blank document instead.

Again, we are incredibly grateful that you are interested in joining our mission-driven team, and we can't wait to meet you!