Middle & High School Principal Job at Saugatuck Public Schools, Saugatuck, MI

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  • Saugatuck Public Schools
  • Saugatuck, MI

Job Description

Position: Saugatuck Middle School & High School Principal

Location: Saugatuck, Michigan

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Saugatuck Middle School and High School, located in the beautiful lakeshore resort and arts community of Saugatuck, Michigan, is a small school with BIG opportunities for its 480 students. We are strongly committed to innovation, academic excellence, and student potential and seek a dynamic and visionary leader to continue our tradition of success.

Why Join Us?
  • Recognized as one of America’s Best High Schools for four of the past five years
  • 96% graduation rate
  • Extensive college credit opportunities, including ten AP courses, dual enrollment, and articulation agreements with top institutions
  • A regional leader in Project-Based Learning, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity
  • Strong arts, music, athletics, and extracurricular programs, including the only industrial arts education in the region, award-winning fine arts departments, and championship athletic teams 
  • A global perspective, with service projects and clubs, teacher travel, and cultural experiences that enrich professional and student learning
  • Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facilities 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Cultivate a positive school culture of innovation, acceptance, and academic excellence
  • Inspire staff, students, and parents to embrace a shared vision for success
  • Lead effective instructional practices and ensure a rigorous, skill-based curriculum
  • Foster a school climate in an inclusive environment where civility, respect, and integrity are valued
  • Regularly attend evening activities and events
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making to enhance student achievement
  • Engage with the greater community through consistent communication, building strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations
  • Oversee school safety initiatives and promote student well-being

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Educational Administration or a related field
  • Michigan Administrator Certificate (or eligibility for certification)
  • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with at least five years of successful teaching experience
  • Expertise in curriculum development, teacher evaluation, Project-Based Learning, data analysis, and student discipline
Who We’re Looking For:

We seek a charismatic, approachable, and visionary leader who:

✔ Communicates effectively and transparently with staff, students, parents, and the community

✔ Demonstrates a strong work ethic, integrity, and fairness

✔ Is a problem solver and confident decision-maker

✔ Values collaboration and shared leadership

✔ Understands the diverse needs of families and fosters strong community relationships

✔ Creates a positive school culture that inspires students and staff

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary: Commensurate to Experience
  • Full benefits package
  • 225-day contract (year-round)
Application Process:

To apply, submit the following:

☑️ Cover Letter

☑️ Resume

☑️ Teaching & Administrative Certifications

☑️ Transcripts

☑️ Three Letters of Reference

 

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025

Send Applications to:

Mark Neidlinger, Superintendent

Saugatuck Public Schools

401 Elizabeth Street

Saugatuck, MI 49453

hr@Saugatuckps.com

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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