High School Principal

Position: Principal - 1.0 FTE Location: Dexter High School Posting Date: February 5, 2026 Posting Deadline: March 3, 2026 Beginning Date: July 1, 2026 Qualifications: Must have a Master's Degree in Educational Administration or related educational field Meet state requirements for Secondary Principal certification Must be a certified teacher with a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate Must have knowledge/experience of secondary curriculum and effective instructional practices Must have prior building or district administrative experience Performance Responsibilities: Promotes and participates in teacher learning and development Ensure staff awareness of the most current theories and practices, making these discussions a regular aspect of school culture Works as a member of a district leadership team Communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about schooling Is directly involved in the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices Establishes a set of operating procedures and routines Ensures an orderly and supportive environment Protects teachers from issues and influences that would detract from their teaching time or focus Is aware of details and undercurrents in the running of the school and uses this information to mitigate current and potential problems Sets a vision and strategy to address underlying problems Strategic resource allocation Uses data to monitor the effectiveness of school practices and inform strategy Is willing to challenge and actively challenge the status quo Provides materials and professional development that targets underlying school needs Establishes clear goals and keeps goals in the forefront of the school's attention Sets strategic mission and goals Skills and Abilities: Inspires others Leads with integrity Values positive relationships with staff, students, and families in a community school district Has a strong ability to problem solve Perseverance to accomplish strategic goals Demonstrate exceptional communication skills that will support school and district goals and fosters positive relationships throughout the school community. Establishes strong lines of communication with and among teachers and students Experience or interest with block scheduling or innovative learning models Familiarity with Personalized, Competency-Based Education Demonstrates strategic and analytical thinking Ability to coach and develop others Long-term vision Adapts his or her leadership approach to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent Shares school governance Establishes trusting relationships with staff and teachers Involves teachers in the design and implementation of important decisions and policies Recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments Inspires and leads new and challenging innovations Has quality interactions with teachers and students Makes collaborative decisions focusing on school improvement Emphasizes school governance that empowers staff and students and encourages commitment, broad participation, and shared accountability for outcomes Ensures teachers feel included and have a major role in decisions about professional development and curriculum METHOD OF APPLICATION Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Ryan Bruder and Barb Leonard at by 4:00 pm on the deadline date. External candidates should apply online through the Dexter Community Schools website and include a cover letter, resume, transcripts and teaching certificate. The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2026-03-04