ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL - Job Description Job Summary Roscommon Area Public Schools with a tradition of excellence, serves approximately 1100 students. All buildings and facilities are located on one campus and have been recently renovated to provide an excellent learning environment for our students. Roscommon Area Public Schools are focused on students and their individual learning needs. Our elementary principal serves as the school leader responsible for facilitating the education of our students including the leadership and organization of the instructional program, administration and organization of the school, and supervision of staff personnel and students. In addition, the principal is responsible for carrying out instructional initiatives of the district, particularly the Strategic Plan, and those identified by building and district school improvement plans.

Primary Instructional Functions

● Coordinates and implements the instructional program for Roscommon Elementary School ensuring a quality education for all students.

● Serves as a leader for effective teaching and learning strategies.

● Provides a safe and orderly school environment in a climate of high expectations for self, staff, students, and parents that enhances a zero-tolerance philosophy.

● Facilitates the implementation of the district's Strategic Plan at the building level.

● Reviews teacher plans/performance to ensure that all elements of the curriculum are taught in an environment where all students experience success.

● Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with parents and community including existing and/or future collaborative partnerships. Interprets the school program and involves community on a regular basis.

● Leads the PLC process among the building staff.

● Facilitates the special education referral process. Provides appropriate inclusion of special education students in the total school environment.

● Participates in staff development/in-service programs to enhance professional or personal skills of staff and self.

● Interacts with co-workers, administration, students, and parents in a positive and supportive way.

● Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement and essential function for all staff positions.

Primary Management Functions

● Outstanding leadership and integrity.

● Effective and clear communication skills both written and oral.

● Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.

● Comprehensive understanding of curriculum and instruction with relevant training.

● Demonstrated effective team building and collaboration skills.

● Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of school programs, policies, and operational needs.

● Proven instructional leadership skills.

● A strategic vision with attention to detail.

● Strong budget skills.

● Focus on students with proven ability to help all students succeed.

● Supervisory experience with extracurricular activities.

● Ensures that the procedures and policies of the school district are implemented.

● Facilitates the operation, maintenance, and use of the school building and grounds.

● Procures and provides for effective use of instructional materials, equipment, and supplies.

● Coordinates the unique needs of students and Human Services Agencies through interagency collaboration.

● Provides for the supervision of students during non-instructional hours (before school, lunch, after school, bus loading, and unloading). Preparation, Training, Education, and Experience

● Holds Current State of Michigan Administrative Certification.

● Prior elementary principal experience preferred.

● Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

● Masters Degree in Elementary Administration, Supervision, or Education preferred.

● At least five years successful teaching experience at the elementary level or other equivalent experience.

● Experience with the school improvement process, data analysis, and State mandated testing procedures.

● Working knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (RTI, etc).

● Knowledge of and/or involvement with Special Education Programs.

● Knowledge of and/or involvement with State/Federal Programs and related reporting.

● Has exhibited leadership skills in effective problem solving, human relations, and interpersonal communication skills while bringing staff, students, and community together to achieve a shared mission

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent.

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL POSTING TITLE: Elementary School Principal REPORTS TO: Superintendent JOB FUNCTION: Promote the educational growth of all children in the school setting by assisting students to develop skills that enhance learning, social, and emotional, well-being. DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: The District has approximately 800 students and is located in north central Michigan. Currently, 17% of our students qualify for special education services and about 2/3 qualify for free and reduced lunch. Roscommon Elementary School serves early childhood preschool students aged 3 -5 years old and students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Roscommon Middle School has students in grades 5 through 7. Roscommon High School has students in 8 th through 12 th grades.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Use the existing systems to facilitate curriculum and assessment to ensure student learning and growth.

● Faciliatate professional learning including utilizing professional learning communities and coaching.

● Ensure that data is utilized to drive, inform, and differentiate instruction. Ensure that culturally responsive teaching techniques and strategies are utilized to enhance student learning and growth.

● Utilize the evaluation process to provide timely feedback for staff and student development and growth.

● Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and community organizations and provide opportunities for involvement in the school community.

● Identify staff professional development needs and encourage professional growth of teachers to ensure high levels of student learning.

● Support and implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support and provide appropriate social-emotional and community-oriented services and support for students.

● Ability and desire to work as an effective member of the school district team Additional

Qualifications: We are seeking an administrator who is committed to leading the systemic reconfiguration of the district at the classroom, building, and district level while sustaining the organization’s sense of urgency in realizing dramatic improvement in student and teacher performance in a short amount of time. This administrator is charged with providing the instructional and curricular leadership that creates, implements, maintains, and enhances excellence, scholarship, creativity, and achievement for all students.

Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies:

● Demonstrated leadership and involvement in curriculum development

● Able to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and the school community.

● Experience with a globally diverse population including students with disabilities, EL (English Learners), and students with various learning needs

● Cognizant of current issues and research in education of the student groups listed above.

● Must possess excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.

● Strong, positive personal characteristics and communication skills.

● Dedicated, flexible, and excellent work ethic.

● Demonstrated leadership in working with staff, students, and community

● Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with diverse populations

● Demonstrated professional and personal expertise in best practices and research in reading, writing instruction, and culturally responsive pedagogy

● Demonstrated knowledge and experience with principles of learning, balanced literacy framework, and a willingness to learn and participate in professional development

● Demonstrated administrative ability and experience in collaborative skills and attitudes to work with others in teams, effective interpersonal communication skills, creativity, optimism, problem-solving, and flexibility

● Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s Degree in administration, supervision, or education preferred. (Pursuant to 380.1246 and District expectations, the individual in this position must either hold a valid Michigan school administrator’s certificate or not later than 6 months after he or she begins employment as a school administrator enrolls in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and must complete the program within 3 years.)

Previous experience as a principal or in a similar position, preferred.

● Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience, preferred.

Starting Date: August 1, 2024

Letters of interest and any supporting materials should be sent to:

Catherine Erickson, Superintendent

ericksonc@rapsk12.net

Roscommon Area Public Schools

299 W. Sunset Roscommon, MI 48653

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Roscommon, MI 48653: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person