Dawson Elementary School Principal

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Company: Allegan Area Schools Application Consortium

Location: Allegan, MI 49010

Description:

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/31/2024

Location:
Allegan Public Schools

District:
Allegan Public Schools - website

DAWSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

POSTING DATE: June 3rd, 2024

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master's Degree in Education (Educational Leadership/Administration Preferred).
  • Valid Michigan School Administrative Certification.
  • Previous Administrative Experience Preferred.
  • Minimum Five Successful Years Teaching Experience (Elementary Preferred).
  • Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead the operation of the school in compliance with Board of Education policies under the direction of the Superintendent
  • Visionary leadership with planning skills and attention to detail
  • Provides for the physical, intellectual, and emotional safety of students and staff in order for effective teaching and learning to take place
  • Experience leading and/or working in an MTSS model
  • Experience in improving student achievement
  • Ability to analyze student data and incorporate strategic interventions
  • Ability to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholder groups verbally and in writing
  • Ability to successfully supervise and monitor multiple staff employee groups
  • Assist with the planning and administering of high-quality professional development
  • Ability to build and sustain positive school culture
  • Provide instructional leadership with a coaching and feedback mindset
  • Ability to collect and analyze achievement, perception, and demographic data to develop a school improvement plan/vision
  • High-level understanding of Elementary Curriculum
  • Partner with the school community to promote student learning
  • Participate in school academic and co-curricular activities to supervise and advocate for the school
  • Assist in the recruiting, screening, and recommending of qualified candidates for positions on the staff
  • Effectively manage the building budget
  • Establish procedures for the evaluation and selection of instructional materials/equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 44 Weeks

SALARY: Commensurate with APS Administrative Salary Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 21, 2024


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