The Elementary Principal is the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for creating a positive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and student growth. The Principal provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program, ensures adherence to district goals and policies, and fosters strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the community.
Please see attached job description for a detail list of the essential functions for this position.
Administrative Salary Schedule, 210 Days
Starting $90,339 Annual Salary
$5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Employees shall be subject to the co-payment of health care costs equal to the difference between the premium cost and the annual cost limitation imposed on public employers.
*Per Article 13(G) of the Congress Master Contract, "A one-time new hire signing ("bonus") may be provided to individuals newly hired and assigned to an administrator position represented by Congress." The hiring bonus shall be distributed to eligible administrators (new district employees only) based on available and sustainable funds and payable in accordance with District policy and guidelines.
Master's degree, specialist or advanced degree in educational leadership, curriculum, or related field is required. Candidates must possess the required certification credits mandated by the Michigan State Board of Education. Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate preferred. State of Michigan School Administrator Certification Required (see note below).
*NOTE: Pursuant to MCL 380.1246 subsection (3), a person employed as a school administrator, after January 4, 2010, will have six months to enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and three years to meet certification requirements. Per the School Administrator Certification Code, a person employed as a school administrator, whose primary responsibility is to administer instructional programs, must hold a valid Michigan School Administrator Certificate or work under a valid School Administrator Permit. Administrators not possessing a School Administrator Certificate at time of hire must obtain an annual School Administrator permit and demonstrate progress toward certification.
Five years successful certified teaching experience preferred. Experience at the appropriate level is desirable (elementary or secondary based on current vacancy/potential placement). Three years of successful administrative experience preferred.
An online application is required for all positions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following:
These documents must be scanned and uploaded through the online application process.
** Early application is encouraged as positions may close when filled. **
Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) provides educational leadership that impacts instruction, learning, student achievement, productivity, and efficiency. Strong relationships and partnerships are the foundation of GISD's services. It is through those relationships and partnerships that GISD is able to provide high quality, innovative educational programs and support services to students, parents, and educators.
GISD's departments and programs provide expansive, relevant, and state-of-the art learning opportunities in general education, career technical education, and special education. Further, its focus on early childhood education, specialized schools, robust professional development programming, along with its many shared and collaborative programs, enables our organization to encompass the educational community with programs and services that reach far beyond the classroom to benefit the broader community.
At GISD, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and service providers. It is through the knowledge, unique skills, and talents of GISD staff, and the collaborative support of stakeholders, that delivery of our programs and services are achieved, and our most important role - service to students - is accomplished.
GISD is an NCA-AdvancED accredited intermediate school district. Our mission describes a commitment to providing high quality programs and services, and includes standards that guide GISD's continuous improvement efforts.
GISD serves a region with nearly 66,000 students and 8,500 educators. Its primary service area consists of the 21 public school districts and 15 public school academies (charter schools) in Genesee County, Michigan. Other services extend to Lapeer, Shiawassee, and surrounding counties.
