Principal of Lincoln-King High School

Dear Applicant,

Cornerstone Lincoln King High School is looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to

build an academic powerhouse to prepare students for college and career. We are

seeking a strong, mission-driven high school principal to lead our 9–12 campus into its

next phase of academic rigor, cultural strength, character formation, and postsecondary

success who fully embraces our Complete Life mission to prepare oneself and us

students to live a life of length (to live for a purpose, born), of breadth (to be a person for

others), and of height (to know God).

Our leader must be a cultural leader fully capable of leading our students and staff in

our mission. We need to continue to build a staff that is highly professional in their

academic duties and highly energized by our mission, and we want our students to see

themselves as scholars who are part of this unique Complete Life mission. We want to

strengthen our positive high-energy campus, offering a safe, orderly, and disciplined

environment in which to teach and learn.

Our leader must be a strong leader of people, manager, and a prudent steward of

financial and human resources. We are looking for a leader who is a trusted partner with

our parents and other community stakeholders. We need a leader who can tell

Cornerstone's story, past, present, and future, and who can rally the broader community

to help our students thrive.

We are looking for a leader who can translate vision into daily execution.

Position Type: Full-Time

Worksite Location: Cornerstone Schools • Detroit, MI  

Expected Start Date: January 5, 2026

Position Summary

The High School Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of our 9–12

Lincoln-King campus. The Principal is accountable for academic achievement, school

culture, graduation outcomes, and operational excellence.

What You Will Lead

● A high school offering dual enrollment, middle college pathways, and career

electives in partnership with Lawrence Technological University.

● A committed team of school leaders, teachers, and staff.

● A campus culture that values high expectations, order, discipline, and positive

energy.

● A growing commitment to deeper academic rigor and stronger measurable

outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

● Drive measurable gains in student achievement and graduation readiness.

● Strengthen rigor across core academic subjects.

● Use data consistently to guide instructional improvement.

● Develop teachers through coaching, feedback, and accountability.

● Ensure alignment between coursework, assessment, and postsecondary

expectations.

Culture & School Climate

● Maintain a safe, orderly, and disciplined learning environment.

● Set and uphold clear behavioral expectations.

● Build student pride and scholar identity.

● Promote high energy, professionalism, and consistency across classrooms.

Postsecondary Preparation

● Expand and strengthen dual enrollment and middle college pathways.

● Ensure every student graduates with a clear next step.

● Align electives and programming with student interests and workforce needs.

People Leadership

● Lead and develop school administrative leaders and teacher leaders.

● Recruit and retain strong educators.

● Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and professional growth.

Family & Community Partnership

● Communicate clearly and consistently with families.

● Represent the high school with confidence and credibility.

● Build community trust in the strength of the 9–12 program.

Operational Stewardship

● Manage staffing, scheduling, and budgets responsibly.

● Ensure compliance with state, district, and organizational policies.

● Execute efficiently and solve problems decisively.

Qualifications

● Valid Michigan administrative certification.

● Minimum 5 years of successful educational experience.

● Demonstrated success improving high school academic outcomes.

● Experience leading teams and managing adults.

● Strong organizational and operational skills.

● Ability to lead with clarity, firmness, and integrity.

● Deep belief in the potential of Detroit students.

The Opportunity

This is not a maintenance role. It is a build role.

The next Principal will have the opportunity to shape a focused, mission-aligned high

school that:

● Raises academic expectations,

● Builds strong scholar identity,

● Expands postsecondary pathways,

● And delivers measurable results.

If you are energized by building strong teams, strengthening academic rigor, and

leading with conviction, we invite you to apply.