Elementary Principal

POSITION:

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified principal who will support and sustain academic-focused leadership for the students, staff, and the school community. The principal creates and contributes to highly functioning work and learning environments that exhibit respect and understanding for all individuals. The principal serves as the lead learner in the school and creates conditions and structures for learning that enable continuous improvement for the adult and student learners, with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of the whole child.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The principal holds the key leadership position in the operation of the educational program in the school. An effective principal develops a school culture that is student-centered, adaptive, collaborative, innovative, and supportive of efforts to improve achievement of all students. The principal will identify and implement best practices in leadership and instruction in order to enhance student engagement and achievement. The principal establishes the tone, climate, and direction of the school through careful long-range and short-term planning, as well as assessment, evaluation and monitoring of student progress, and the instructional program. An effective school leader encourages parents' participation in their children's educational experience and welcomes the involvement of the community.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
• The district’s contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
• Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
• Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
• Optional “cash in lieu” of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
• The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
• The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.
  
  

Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district’s attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Superintendent in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

Minimum of a master’s degree with graduate study in any of the following: school administration or educational leadership

• Hold a current school administrator’s certificate or within 6 months of hire date, enroll in an approved preparation program leading to certification as a school administrator within three years
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Visionary and creative leadership that promotes team and community building
• Successful administrative experience or other leadership roles required
• Evidence of the ability to be approachable, knowledgeable and collaborative in solving problems
• Successful experience in interviewing, selecting, supervising and evaluating teachers, or other school employees
• Proven ability to engage others in the development of a vision, then work in collaboration to achieve that shared vision
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with staff which result in mutual respect and collaborative results
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to administer and supervise the school building and community
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  
  

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Embraces the District’s mission, vision and collective commitments in order to make decisions that reflect the District’s philosophy that places the needs of children and their education first
• Contributes to the district’s four core priority areas
• Maintains a collaborative and interactive working relationship with all personnel at District and school levels
• Serves as a learning-centered leader, focused on the continuous development of his/her own knowledge, skills and capabilities, as well as the development of the staff’s capabilities and effectiveness as educators
• Exhibits a demonstrated and unwavering commitment to consistent Tier 1 instruction for all learners, while utilizing an established MTSS for students in need of additional support
• Utilizes a comprehensive system of support to address the mental health and/or behavioral needs of students
• Stays current with educational developments, legislation affecting education, and participates in professional organizations
• Administers and advises on issues of evaluation, discipline, staffing and staff development
• Establishes a school culture and climate which engages all stakeholders and values the involvement, leadership and collaboration of others
• Directs the professional staff and other resources of the school toward school improvement
• Advocates for student success and for ensuring that the curriculum accommodates each student’s academic, enrichment, and specialized needs
• Partners effectively with members of the Academic Services & Student Services Department in implementing district initiatives, programs and services
• Motivates teachers to have high expectations for students and themselves
• Recognizes quality instruction and assessment as identified through research in order to validate effective teaching practices and to help teachers expand their repertoire of effective teaching strategies and assessment techniques
• Establishes the expectation for effective teaching and possesses the skills for supervising and evaluating instruction
• Motivates and leads the staff in an ongoing and continual process of professional growth and development
• Exhibits the ability to effectively utilize data to inform decisions and measures progress of student, adult and school performance
• Leads the school staff in identifying professional development needs, setting goals and objectives, developing strategies for change, implementing desired changes, and evaluating program effectiveness using data-drive dialogue and analysis
• Establishes and maintains a safe, orderly, and disciplined school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning
• Gains the understanding and cooperation of teachers and students in following the district and school’s code of conduct
• Establishes a climate where those rules are administered uniformly and fairly
• Specializes in the field of community relations
• Generates parental and community involvement and support
• Implements the administration of the school in a democratic manner, believes in utilizing cooperative group processes for problem solving and goal setting and motivational theory for staff and students
• Executes other duties assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Elementary Programs & District Services or the Superintendent
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Educational Administrators Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PROCEDURES:

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Frontline which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. If an application already exists, it must be updated. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application. The deadline for applications is 4:00 pm on June 25, 2024 (or until filled). This position will remain open until the position is filled.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that Livonia Public Schools School District will not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or transgender status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status - Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances for: handicap or disability - Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.