High School Principal

Apply directly to Mancelona Public Schools:  Please send your letter of interest and resume to lphillips@mancelonaschools.org

We are seeking a collaborative and innovative High School Principal with communication and  interpersonal skills that will lead our school community toward ever-improving student  outcomes. The ideal candidate believes that true leadership is rooted in relationship-building,  proactive support, and shared accountability. Mancelona’s High School Principal will help to  create a school culture that balances high academic and behavioral expectations with the  support necessary to allow every student to succeed.  

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree or higher in school administration or related educational field with a  valid Michigan School Administrator certificate 
• At least five years of K-12 classroom experience 
• Instructional leadership skills including a strong understanding of content standards,  effective instructional practices including formative assessment, differentiated  instruction, and data analysis to support all student learners and teachers/staff 
• Interpersonal characteristics necessary for working effectively, from a restorative lens in  a trauma-informed manner, with students, staff, parents, and the community • Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing, to effectively share information,  actively listen to diverse perspectives, and respond clearly to questions or concerns • Organizational and management skills to provide a comprehensive plan for meeting  graduation requirements for students, certification requirements for teachers, and day to-day operations (i.e., school-day activities, extracurricular events, and community  needs) within a high school setting 

Responsibilities 

• Cultivate a positive and safe school culture by enhancing a school environment that demonstrates mutual respect and psychological safety to ensure every student and staff  member feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to take educational risks. A  safe school culture also includes participating in required school safety drills and  working with the School Resource Officer to implement physical safety protocols. The  high school principal will be responsible for student discipline with a restorative  approach (including high levels of accountability and opportunities to repair harmed  relationships). 
• Build proactive relationships by being highly visible and accessible to students and staff before and after school, throughout student lunches, and during instructional times. The  principal will be expected to be visible at after-school events and extracurricular activities. Developing collaborative relationships with Central Office staff and other  administrators and directors and their staffs throughout the district is imperative. 
• Maintain uncompromisingly high academic and behavioral standards for ALL students,  pairing those expectations with the robust, differentiated supports necessary to meet 

diverse learner needs. With a team, determine needs for curriculum resources,  materials and supplies, time and staff to provide these opportunities. 

• Creatively expand academic, extracurricular, and vocational experiences so every  student is prepared for meaningful post-secondary opportunities, whether that is  college, career, or civic engagement. 
• In collaboration with the school counselor, design and implement a master schedule  creatively tailored to meet the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring equitable access to  advanced coursework, interventions, and electives. 
• Conduct teacher evaluations through the lens of meaningful, coaching-based  conversations designed to grow staff capacity, celebrate strengths, and provide  actionable feedback while meeting compliance requirements. 
• Cultivate a professional environment that balances teacher autonomy and creativity  with a collective responsibility to the school’s vision for improved student outcomes.  Discuss strategies openly during building- and district-level meetings. 
• Actively recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse, highly effective staff by fostering a  supportive and collaborative workplace culture. 
• Create an open, responsive environment where parents and families are viewed as  essential partners in the educational process. 

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent