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- Master's degree
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Middle School Principal

Watervliet Public Schools -
Watervliet, MI

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Master's degree
Community relationship building
Teaching
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

What You Will Do:

Instructional Leadership & Student Achievement

Lead a school culture where student learning is the top priority
Maintain high academic standards while ensuring systems of support for all students
Develop and implement instructional practices aligned to state standards and student needs
Use data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes
Address key areas such as attendance, credit recovery, and student engagement through innovative and meaningful systems
Ensure that academic achievement remains central, with extracurricular activities recognized as privileges connected to student success

School Culture & Climate

Build and sustain a positive, inclusive, and engaging school culture
Be highly visible and present throughout the school day and at school events
Celebrate student and staff successes regularly
Promote a culture that values connection, collaboration, and even joy in the workplace
Support staff by maintaining their professional credibility and addressing concerns fairly and consistently

Staff Leadership & Development

Foster a collaborative environment while empowering staff autonomy and voice
Avoid micromanagement; treat staff as professionals
Build leadership capacity within the staff and support professional growth
Recruit, retain, and develop highly effective staff
Maintain high expectations for staff performance while providing meaningful support

Student Engagement & Support

Develop authentic relationships with students and remain grounded in their current needs and experiences
Create structures for student voice, feedback, and leadership opportunities
Ensure fair, consistent enforcement of discipline and school policies
Implement systems that support struggling students while maintaining accountability
Expand recognition systems for both high-achieving and improving students

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Staff Communication:

Provide clear, transparent, and timely communication
Follow up consistently on discipline and student-related concerns
Share information proactively and debrief after significant events
Be accessible and responsive

Family & Community Communication:

Build strong, trusting relationships with families
Communicate openly and frequently, even if information is still developing
Create opportunities for dialogue, input, and partnership

Student Communication:

Maintain strong visibility and connection with students
Listen to and act on student feedback

Organizational Leadership

Oversee daily school operations, including safety, scheduling, and resource allocation
Ensure compliance with all district, state, and federal regulations
Manage personnel, budgets, and school resources effectively
Lead continuous school improvement aligned with district goals
Make informed, fair, and sometimes difficult decisions in the best interest of students and the school

Need to Have:

Master’s degree with certification in educational leadership or administration/supervision

Five (5) years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience (required)
Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective administrative experience preferred
Valid Michigan School Administrator Certification

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies:

Strong leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and families
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including FERPA and student privacy regulations
Ability to analyze and use data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes
Skill in personnel management, supervision, and staff development
Ability to lead with consistency, fairness, and transparency
Capacity to balance accountability with flexibility and sound judgment
Commitment to visibility, approachability, and authentic engagement with stakeholder

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