School Principal

Full Job Description

The school principal serves as the leader of the Juvenile Programs’ residential schools responsible for leadership and direction for educational programming.

The school principal is the sole source subject matter expert for curriculum and instruction.

This position provides educational leadership, supervision, and support to the educational staff during planning, implementing, improving, and maintaining, the administrative and educational activities of the school.

The work is performed through the application of school administration laws, methods, practices, procedures, policies, and regulations in accordance with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and applicable federal guidelines.

The school principal provides educational leadership for two residential schools with a maximum of 80 students/residents. The school principal works within general methods and procedures and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply guidelines to specific educational situations. The outcome of educational programming is under the direct leadership of the school principal.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.

if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions




Requirements

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Experience

Two years of professional experience as a certified teacher.

Qualifications

Alternate Education and Experience

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For positions in the Department of Corrections, possession of a bachelor’s degree in a field of education and four years of professional experience as a certified teacher working in a prison setting may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Possession of a valid School Administrator Certification and four years of professional experience providing instruction in a classroom within a prison setting may be substituted for experience requirement.

Additional Information

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.

If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

For information about this specific position, please email Ellicia Jackson at jacksone28@michigan.gov

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