id='p16831_46155'>Elementary School Principal JobID: 16831
Position Type:
Building Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
6/10/2026
Location:
Harvey Swanson Elementary
District:
Brandon School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Title: Elementary School Principal
Location: Harvey-Swanson Elementary
Position Summary:
The Elementary Principal serves as the instructional/educational leader responsible for student learning, staff development and curriculum planning. This position is responsible for the safety of students, staff and activities in addition to providing a pleasant and effective academic environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary school level.
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration.
Holds a valid Michigan administrative certificate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Current knowledge of educational theory, reform, best practices and State and Federal Regulations.
Ability and desire to work effectively with students, staff and community.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a K-12 setting, preferably at the elementary level.
Experience leading or working within a Title I building is preferred.
Ability to mediate conflict, prioritize tasks, and build relationships
Ability to assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, as well as that of the staff; stay current with changing regulations, techniques, and best practices
Responsibilities:
Leads, supports and supervises the implementation of state standards and district curriculum of elementary schools in all subjects; assure compliance with all State/Federal laws and regulations regarding students, staff, and the education programs.
Uses varied sources of evidence and analyzes data about current practices and outcomes to shape vision, mission, and goals with high measurable expectations for all students and educators.
Incorporates diverse perspectives and builds consensus to provide equitable, appropriate, and effective learning opportunities for every student to achieve.
Supervises the instructional program and evaluates the performance of teachers; uses data about teacher practice to identify and support individual and team professional learning needs across a continuum of professional growth. Builds a professional culture of trust, openness and collaboration, engaging teachers in sharing information, analyzing outcomes, and planning improvement.
Develops shared understanding of and commitment to ongoing professional development to achieve high expectations for all students.
Guides and supports quality professional development that results in improved teaching and learning and meets diverse learning needs for all students.
Uses or develops data systems and other sources of information to identify unique strengths and needs of students, gaps between current outcomes and goals, and areas for improvement.
Leading and overseeing building MTSS processes.
Monitors and supports district IRIPs (Individual Reading Improvement Plans) for eligible students.
Provides leadership for building school improvement processes following district and state requirements.
Adheres to all safety and security requirements at the state and district levels.
Promote positive student attitudes toward school and learning.
Implement character education principles into all facets of the school community.
Promote positive school community relations by involving the school community in meaningful activities.
Effectively promote and enforce school policy; provide discipline as needed.
Collaborate in an effective manner with other administrative peers.
Communicate effectively and consistently with the school's parent community.
Understand and implement all master agreements and adhere to the District's policies.
Allocate the school budget so it relates to the educational values and needs of all students.
Attend, lead, supervise and participate in school and district activities such as graduation, conferences, district meetings, etc.
Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position, and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.
Other duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
WORKDAY/WEEK: 215 Day BAA Calendar
STARTING DATE: July 27, 2026
COMPENSATION: Per the BAA Master Agreement
POSTING DATE: June 10, 2026
POSTING DEADLINE:
Internal: June 16, 2026
External: Until Filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of The Brandon Board of Education that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.