What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Hillsdale Community Schools?
High School Principal / Horizon Alternative School Principal
Ignite the future of education as a High School Principal, leading a vibrant learning community dedicated to academic excellence, student growth, and innovative teaching. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the visionary leader responsible for shaping school culture, fostering leadership among staff, and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment where students thrive. Your strategic mindset and passion for education will drive continuous improvement, inspire staff development, and strengthen community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives and elevate educational standards through energetic leadership and proactive management.
Responsibilities
- Provide visionary leadership by setting clear goals aligned with the school’s mission and fostering a positive, motivating school culture.
- Oversee curriculum development to ensure high-quality, engaging educational programs that meet state standards and promote student success.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives to enhance academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
- Manage the school’s budget effectively, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to support teaching excellence and student needs.
- Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff performance, encouraging professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and targeted development opportunities.
- Foster strong relationships with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders to build trust and collaborative partnerships.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for school programs, facilities improvements, and extracurricular activities.
- Ensure compliance with all educational policies and regulations while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment conducive to learning.
- Lead public speaking engagements at school events, representing the institution with confidence and enthusiasm.
- Oversee classroom instruction quality by supporting teachers in implementing innovative teaching strategies and best practices.
- Supervise student discipline policies to promote respectful behavior and a positive learning atmosphere.
- Organize professional development sessions focused on leadership skills, curriculum updates, classroom management, and diversity initiatives.
Skills
- Proven experience in education administration with strong leadership capabilities in a senior management role.
- Extensive background in classroom teaching coupled with supervising experience that demonstrates ability to mentor educators effectively.
- Expertise in curriculum development to create engaging learning experiences tailored to diverse student populations.
- Strong strategic planning skills to set long-term goals aligned with educational standards and community needs.
- Competence in budgeting and resource management to optimize financial planning for school operations.
- Excellent public speaking skills for engaging presentations at school functions and community meetings.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising initiatives that support school programs and infrastructure projects.
- Effective management skills that foster teamwork among faculty and staff while promoting a collaborative environment.
- Deep understanding of education policies, regulations, and compliance requirements at local or national levels.
- Experience working directly with students across various grade levels to understand their needs and promote their well-being. Join us as a High School Principal where your energetic leadership will inspire educators, empower students, and energize our entire school community!
Pay: $94,142.98 - $102,962.79 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- secondary teaching certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $94,143 - $102,963