What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle/High School Principal position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: June 5, 2026
District/Organization: Farwell Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: per contract
Position Details
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification, Education, Training, and Experience:
- Master’s Degree (MA) from an accredited college or university, or equivalent, is required
- Must hold a valid Administrator’s Certificate or be willing to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator.
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
- Have at least five (5) years of previous successful teaching experience
- Demonstrate successful experiences in curriculum and instruction from previous experience; demonstrate experiences in the improvement of student achievement
- Working knowledge of best practice strategies; able to make research-based decisions
- Working knowledge of effective multi-tier systems of support
- Oversee all grade level and building activities
- Ability to establish rapport and maintain appropriate relationships with students, staff, parents, and community
- Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
- Possess well-developed problem-solving skills
- Competency with emerging computer technologies and familiarity with student information systems
- Ability to collect and analyze data to assess student achievement to affect changes in curriculum, assessment, programs, teaching and leadership practices, as well as the attitudes of stakeholders about needed changes
- Adhere to and administer the Michigan Code of Educational Ethics Pass background check
Salary and Contract Information:
The Farwell Area Schools Board of Education will provide a comprehensive, multi-year contract (210 days per year). Total salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and qualifications as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.
Search Timeline:
Application Deadline: June 5, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application Procedure:
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, a current resume, references, and copies of transcripts and relevant certifications as one (1) PDF, along with any questions, to
Superintendent, Carrie Carncross ccarncross@farwellschools.net 399 E. Michigan Street
Farwell, MI 48622
E-mail: ccarncross@farwellschools.net