Hazel Park High School Principal
11 month position (August 1 - June 30)
Compensation in accordance with the HPASA Contract
REPORTS TO: Superintendent and/or designee
JOB GOAL:
Serves as the educational leader of a school or designated area of responsibility, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, inclusive learning environment that meets and exceeds the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.
Achieving academic excellence requires that the School Principal or assignment work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, implementation of curriculum and effective instruction, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.
The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools, the staff, and the student population. The successful candidate for this position will be an honest, approachable communicator who is student-centered in his or her approach to instructional leadership. Demonstrated success in establishing a positive teaching and learning climate, an eagerness to authentically engage students, the ability to establish standards for student and staff accountability, and a proven track record in establishing high expectations for achievement are among the attributes the successful candidate shall possess. Additional core leadership competencies would include exceptional planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, initiative and persistence, dependability, enthusiasm, an individual who can mentor others and collaborate with all vested partnerships.
Specific Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, preferred or equivalent (as determined by Employer).
Michigan Administrator Certificate, preferred
Valid Michigan secondary teaching certificate.
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience.
Three or more years of a successful principalship at the secondary level, highly recommended
Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
Demonstrated record of building high-functioning teams, developing trusting relationships, and managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Experience providing leadership for the range of opportunities provided by a comprehensive high school, including academics, athletics, and the arts.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with successful school improvement planning and the implementation of MTSS that includes the consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction, and develop interventions.
Demonstrated record of engaging students, staff, parents, and community in building a positive culture for learning.
Documented professional development or experience in District initiatives preferred, including Common Core Curriculum, Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Systems, Restorative Practices, Technology Integration, and Advanced Programming options for students.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a consistent, fair, and caring student behavior management system.
Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
Responsibilities:
Lead, administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school and the programs in compliance with Board of Education policy and the direction of the Superintendent.
Serve as the instructional leader for all programs, including academics, athletics, and the arts (Gen Ed HS and Viking Virtual Academy).
Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school and monitor the delivery of district-approved curriculum.
Keep the Superintendent or designee informed of school activities and needs, and work cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the district.
Foster a school culture where student identity and voice are honored in curriculum, policies, and daily interactions.
Use data to identify and address opportunity gaps, working collaboratively with teachers and families to implement solutions that support student success.
Lead, supervise, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Hazel Park High School Assistant Principals.
Lead building administrative team in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all staff in advancing student achievement.
Lead professional learning that strengthens instructional practices and deepens staff capacity to engage students in meaningful, rigorous learning experiences.
Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance of all school employees and assists them in achievement of their job goals.
Lead building instructional leaders in planning and implementing staff professional development activities that align with district and building school improvement goals.
Provide leadership for the coordination, scheduling, and supervision of all HP events, assuring that Administration is represented at HP events.
Provide input to selection, orientation, and monitoring of staff in cooperation with District hiring and evaluations procedures.
Provide communication and leadership that results in mutual relationships supportive of student learning between students, staff, and parents.
Develop and facilitate opportunities which allow for students, staff and parents to be integral to the school culture and climate.
Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, and behavior.
Maintain high expectations for student conduct and enforce discipline in compliance with District procedures and according to due process rights of students.
Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the academic progress and attendance of students.
Assume building-level responsibility for the safety and security of all students and staff, working in coordination with the School Resource Officer
Oversee and monitor building-level expenditures and building budget line items while being responsible for all activity in student activity accounts.
Provide leadership for student assessment and student achievement data analysis to inform teaching and the school improvement process, to increase levels of student achievement, and to close the achievement gap.
Ensure that all students are provided with consistent counseling and support services as needed for academic and school success.
Working with Staff in the development and execution of School Improvement.
Participating in district-wide activities, curriculum, planning, and in-service training.
Other duties as assigned.
All interested applicants must apply through Applitrack.
Applications will be accpeted until April 18, 2025.
The Hazel Park School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight, marital status. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.