Summer School Secondary Principal

Position Type:
Administration/ Principal

Date Posted:
3/28/2019

Location:
Battle Creek Public Schools

Closing Date:
4/26/19

District:
Battle Creek Public Schools

Position: Summer School Secondary Principal
School Term: Summer 2019

The management of summer school will be the responsibility of the Summer School Principal, under the direction of the Extended Learning Program Director and Director of Secondary Education.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Director of Secondary Education will notify all administrative-eligible members and all principal training program participants of this summer school position through an in-house posting.

All interested members must submit an application via Applicant Tracking with resume and credentials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• School Climate and Community Relations: The Summer School Principal is responsible for the establishment of a positive summer school climate. Specific functions include establishment of student discipline; supervision of buildings and grounds to ensure the safety of students and staff; sensitivity, responsiveness and follow-up to individual student, parent, and staff concerns; recognition of student and staff accomplishments; availability for parent contacts.
• Communication: An effective communication system is essential to the success of the summer school program. The Principal is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective communication system. Specific functions include: preparation and distribution of parent and staff bulletins; faculty meeting agendas; positive communication with students on a group or individual basis; effective consultation with teachers regarding individual or program concerns; articulation of program and concerns addressed by administration.
• Management of Resources: The Principal is responsible for the management of resources including expenditure of funds; selection, direction, motivation, supervision, and evaluation of personnel; and the care and management of equipment and facilities. Specific functions include maintenance of summer school budget; establishment and implementation of emergency procedures; development of the master schedule; monitoring classes for teacher coverage; requesting substitutes; monitoring accurate record-keeping of student attendance and employee absences, employee time cards, purchase orders and invoices, work orders, requisition cards, etc.; monitoring field trips for appropriateness and safety; completion of district records, as required.
• Curriculum and Program Development: The Principal is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of an effective curriculum which meets student needs. Specific functions include supervision of course offerings ensuring compliance with district and state requirements; classroom observation and evaluation of teachers.
• Pupil Assessment and Achievement: The Principal is responsible for the assessment and achievement of pupil progress, both academic and behavioral. Specific functions include establishment of summer school pupil assignment records and monitoring of pupil attendance.
• Collaborates with Community Partnerships to motivate and increase student achievement.
• Develops adult practice through planned learning, modeling and monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Must possess valid Michigan Administrator Certification for Elementary Program
• Must be present for all pre and post-program and available to work during the entire program for Spring/Summer 2019.

SCHOOL SAFETY CLEARANCE: The successful candidate will be subject to a fingerprint and background check as a condition of employment. All fees required for this check (estimated $71.00) will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

The Battle Creek Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, handicap, sex, age, religion, national origin, weight, height, or marital status in its employment practices.