Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal JobID: 16360

Position Type:

Building Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

Grandview Elementary School

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

05/30/2025

District:

  Clarenceville School District  Additional Information: Show/Hide

Clarenceville School District Job Posting

POSITION: Elementary Principal

LOCATION: Grandview Elementary School

SCHEDULE: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY: Commensurate based on experience

POSTING DATE: May 2026

DEADLINE: Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Michigan Teacher Certificate and Michigan School Administrator Certificate.

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration

• Minimum of five (5) years of elementary teaching experience preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience in an elementary school is preferred

• Experience in district-wide committee leadership

• Impeccable work ethic, values and skill in creating a PLC school environment

• Possess an understanding of and an experience in leading a culture of learners

• Demonstrate a commitment to Clarenceville School District's vision, mission and strategic plan

• Evidence of active participation and leadership in professional organizations

• Demonstrated ability and interest in curriculum development and in working harmoniously with students, parents, teachers, and the school community

• Demonstrated ability as an educational leader through:

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

• Ability to plan, organize, and execute the full-range of administrative tasks

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Responsible for and provides leadership and structure for the overall administration and day-to-day operations of an elementary school.
• Provides leadership in the establishment of a positive building climate for the staff, students, parents, and community.
• Responsible for and provides leadership in the planning, developing, implementation, and evaluation of district approved curriculum and instructional programs at an elementary school.
• Responsible for the effective evaluation and timely feedback of staff assigned to an elementary school.
• Responsible for the operation of the main office and counseling office.
• Provides leadership in managing school safety and security processes including crisis management procedures.
• Supervises athletic events, evening school functions, and attends school-related community events.
• Responsible for safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Responsible for and supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the Engagement and Wellness Coordinator, as well as, the building counselor, social worker or student support coach for investigative follow-up actions.
• Responsible for maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary.
• Provides leadership in establishing and enforcing the student handbook
• Skill in monitoring student achievement and assessment and leading data-driven decision making improvements, as needed
• A commitment to an active parent-school partnership to further the communities understanding of the educational program
• Serves with parent, faculty and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Provides leadership for staff professional development.
• Provides assistance in evaluating the condition of building, grounds, and equipment.
• Participates in and responsible for the implementation of district wide policies and programs.
• Provide leadership in the supervision of programs designed to foster the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students (familiarity with the Restorative Practices using the RULER approach is preferred)
• Ability to recognize the need to build a staff that is representative of the ethnic culture of the building and community.
• Assist in the selection, retention, reassignment, and promotion of all building staff.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.

Method of Application:

Apply Online at www.clarencevilleschools.org (under employment)

Internal Candidates:

Contact Melissa Carruth - Phone: 248 919-0250 Email: melissa.carruth@clarencevilleschools.org

Clarenceville Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer http://www.clarencevilleschools.org

The Board will vigorously enforce its prohibition against discriminatory harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex,(including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal civil rights laws (hereinafter referred to as "unlawful harassment"), and encourages those within the School District community as well as third parties, who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems. The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

The Board will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and promoted without regard to their race, religion, color, handicap, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, or marital status.

The Superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies. The Superintendent's office is located at 20210 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.