What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Principal position at Williamston Community Schools?
POSTING DATE: March 17, 2026
POSITION: High School Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral degree preferred, Master’s degree required
- Michigan Administrative Certification required
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- Previous secondary school teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Knowledge of the Danielson Framework for Teaching
- Background in instructional technology integration, Depth of Knowledge (DoK), and effective grading practices
- Understanding of Michigan State Standards and the Michigan Merit Curriculum/Graduation Requirements
- Experience with Early Warning Signs/At Risk interventions
- Familiarity with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) tenets
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building-level curriculum and instructional leadership
- Hiring, staff development, supervision, and evaluation
- Developing student, school, and staff schedules
- Overseeing safety procedures and protocols
- Managing the building budget
- Communicating with school and community stakeholders
- Revising and implementing district and building policies
- Supervising co-curricular events and activities
- Performing all physical requirements of the position (standing, lifting, walking, etc.)
- Assuming other applicable leadership functions and duties as assigned by the Superintendent
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
- $109,519 - $117,521 base contract, depending on experience
- 225 scheduled workdays annually
- Annual annuity of 2.5% available for an “effective” evaluation
- Additional $3,882 offered annually for a Doctorate Degree
- $1,200 annual mileage stipend
- Comprehensive retirement and health benefits packages (or $5,000 cash in lieu of health insurance)
- Annual paid time off, as follows: 5 Personal Days, 12 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays
- Longevity compensation, once eligible
- Retirement incentives; includes sick bank payout available up to $15,000 upon retirement, if qualified
STARTING DATE: August 2026
SEND LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO OR APPLY ONLINE @:
Williamston Community Schools
ATTN: High School Principal
418 Highland Street
Williamston, MI 48895
jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1121
DEADLINE: April 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
TIMELINE:
March 17, 2026 - Position Posted
April 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - Position Closes
Week of May 4, 2026 - First Round Interviews
Week of May 11, 2026 - Second Round Interviews
Week of May 18, 2026 - Third Round Interviews
June 1, 2026 - Recommendation of Candidate to the Board of Education
June 2 - June 30, 2026 - Mutually Agreeable Transition Period
Williamston Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $1,200 - $3,882