id='p17008_46162'>Hazel Park Junior High Principal JobID: 17008
Position Type:
Building Administration/Principal
Date Posted:
6/22/2026
Location:
Hazel Park Junior High
District:
Hazel Park Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT â JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Hazel Park is seeking applicants for the position of Hazel Park Junior High School Principal, for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is served by a caring and professional teaching staff providing instruction to approximately 500 students. The Hazel Park community is proud and supportive of its schools, the staff and student population.
The school operates under a teaming model that promotes collaboration among teachers, counselors, intervention staff, and administrators to support the whole child. The successful candidate for this position will be an honest, approachable communicator, who is student-centered in his or her approach to instructional leadership. Demonstrated success in establishing a positive teaching and learning climate, an eagerness to authentically engage students, the ability to establish standards for student and staff accountability, and a proven track record in establishing high expectations for achievement are among the attributes the successful candidate shall possess. Additional core leadership competencies would include exceptional planning, decision and problem solving skills, initiative and persistence, dependability, enthusiasm, an individual that can mentor others and collaborate with all vested partnerships.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Educational Leadership, preferred or equivalent (as determined by Employer). 2. Michigan Administrator Certificate.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
Minimum 5 years teaching experience. Preferred three or more years of successful administrative experience.
Demonstrate understanding of the Middle School Teaming model .
Demonstrate knowledge of Student support services including but not limited to IEP compliance, 504 and medical plans.
Demonstrate understanding of systemic district collaboration K-12.
Demonstrated record of building high functioning teams, developing trusting relationships, and managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Experience providing leadership for the range of opportunities provided by a comprehensive high school, including academics, athletics, and the arts.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with successful school improvement planning, including consistent use of data to monitor student growth, inform instruction and develop interventions.
Demonstrated record of engaging students, staff, parents, and community in building a positive culture for learning.
Documented professional development or experience in District initiatives preferred, including Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Systems, Technology Integration, and Advanced Programming options for students.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing a consistent, fair and caring student behavior management system.
Superior communication skills in writing and speaking with all levels of management and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead, administer, manage and supervise the operation of the school and the programs in compliance with Board of Education policy and the direction of the Superintendent.
Serve as the instructional leader for all programs serving Hazel Park Junior High School
students following the district instructional frameworks.
Implement and support the Student System of Support in the building.
Lead building administrative team in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all staff in advancing student achievement.
Support the building instructional leaders in implementing staff professional development activities that align with district strategic plan and MCIP improvement goals.
Provide leadership for the coordination, scheduling, and supervision of all HP events, assuring that Administration is represented at all HP events.
Provide input to selection and supervisory monitoring of staff in cooperation with District hiring procedures.
Provide communication leadership that results in mutual relationships supportive of student learning between students, staff, and parents.
Develop and facilitate opportunities which allow for students, staff and parents to be integral to the school culture and climate.
Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities and behavior.
Maintain high expectations for student conduct and enforce discipline in compliance with District procedures
and according to the due process rights of students.
Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the academic progress and attendance of students.
Implement and support building level responsibility for the safety and security of all students and staff following
board procedures.
activity in student activity accounts.
Provide leadership for student assessment and student achievement data analysis to inform teaching and the school improvement process, with the goal of increasing levels of student achievement and closing the achievement gap.
Ensure that all students are provided with consistent counseling and support services as needed for academic and school success.
Participating in district-wide activities, curriculum, planning, and in-service training.
Follow central office process and procedure for the effective functioning of the school and the Hazel Park School District.
Understanding and development of Student Informational Systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation: H.P.A.S.A. Contract
Post Date: June 22, 2026
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Reports To: Superintendent
Application Deadline: All interested applicants need to forward a letter of interest and resume to Kristy Cales, Director of Human Resources, 1620 E. Elza, Hazel Park, MI 48030, or email to Kristy.cales@myhpsd.org. Applications will be accepted up until the end of day Tuesday, July 7.