JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate must show evidence of proven success in the following areas:
- Commits to the belief that each stakeholder in the school community deserves to be given individual attention and to be treated with dignity and respect.
- The ability to closely monitor teaching practices and ensure both rigor and best practice is occurring in all classrooms.
- Designs opportunities to empower students, staff and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school's culture and climate.
- Commits to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication.
- Understands the complexities and nuances of hiring, evaluating, inspiring, and mentoring all staff members to exceed expectations.
- Analyzes and shares student data and educational research as the foundational principles of Professional Learning Communities.
- Models and articulates high expectations.
- Networks with universities, as well as county, state, national and international organizations to assure updated knowledge of best practices and teaching and learning in the 21<SUP>st</SUP> Century.
- Meets regularly with parents, students and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners at North High School.
- Understands the school's responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society.
- Embraces change and innovation and is able to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school.
- Understands that intellectual and thoughtful risk taking is the basis for growth and improvement.
- Empowers all staff, students and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate selected for this assignment will be the one who offers the best combination of qualities in accordance with the following standards and requirements:
1. The minimum level of education is a master's degree. Training should include areas of school administration, supervision, curriculum, and child development.
2. A minimum of five years administrative experience and substantial experience at the high school level in a variety of leadership roles is preferred.
3. Evidence of the candidate's ability to provide quality leadership must be demonstrated through:
• excellent communication skills;
• a strong sense of honesty and integrity;
• strong problem solving skills;
• the ability to use a variety of leadership styles including both situational and collaborative;
• skill and sensitivity in working with all members of the school community;
• ability to plan, organize and execute the full range of administrative tasks associated with the operation of a comprehensive high school;
• skill in creating a positive, open, enthusiastic and well-organized teaching and learning environment;
• skill in fostering the continued growth of staff members; and
• a commitment to community education concepts.
4. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a valid Michigan administrative certificate.
(Please note that the interviewing committee and/or the superintendent have the right to further define qualifications.)