Milan Area Schools embraces nearly 90 square miles and serves households in both Washtenaw and Monroe Counties. The district is proud to note that its staff is made up of both veteran teachers and those new to the profession, all of whom are highly qualified. The four school buildings that comprise the Milan Area School District operate as schools-of-choice facilities and consistently enroll students from within the county and from the four surrounding counties. The district offers exceptional educational programs to approximately 2,000 students ranging from birth to 26 years old.

Milan Middle School serves students in grades 5 through 8. The building also houses the Milan Young Adult Program (MYAP) and a WISD classroom for students with cognitive impairments. The building provides fully integrated technology, general education classrooms, elective classrooms, a media center, a cafeteria, and a gymnasium. The Principal of Milan Middle School is the educational leader and manager of a culturally inclusive school building with approximately 500 students and a staff of nearly 70 employees, including teachers, special education teachers, interventionists, social workers, a behavior specialist, paraprofessionals, administrative assistants, food service employees, and custodians.

POSITION: Middle School Principal

LOCATION: Milan Middle School (920 North Street, Milan, MI 48160)

STARTING DATE: July 10, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students and staff.

● Facilitate the development and application of an effective code of conduct consistent with District Guiding Principles and Beliefs.

● Serve as the educational leader and manager of the school.

● Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the instructional programs and curriculum.

● Supervise, monitor, train, and evaluate staff.

● Assist in the assignment of both certified and non-certified staff.

● Provide team leadership at both the building and district level.

● Serve as ex officio member of all committees within the building. Delegate responsibility effectively and evenly within the building.

● Participate in district problem solving and decision making.

● Commit to fostering and sustaining a culture of exceptional service to all members of the school community.

● Enforce state and federal laws and regulations (including special education rules and regulations), board policies, administrative regulations, and employee collective bargaining agreements.

● Successfully use student data to improve student learning.

● Possess a working knowledge of the shared leadership model.

● Implement school improvement processes, model best practices in instruction and assessment, and provide effective professional development programming.

● Coach teachers in implementing instructional strategies.

● Explore or introduce new and innovative educational strategies/programs as they relate to the content expectations, Michigan standards, and 21^st century learning.

● Demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE: We will focus on candidates who are:

● Visible - during the school day and at after school events. Our principal must be focused on and devoted to the successful day-to-day operation of Milan Middle School.

● Experienced in dealing with culturally responsive approaches to behavioral interventions - An effective Principal at Milan Middle School must be able to meet the needs of all students within a diverse student body.

● Attentive to student needs & concerns – Milan Middle School has a diverse student body, and the needs of all students must be heard and addressed.

● High energy with a positive attitude and a tremendous work ethic - being the Milan Middle School Principal is an enormous job and there is no substitute for a tremendous work ethic, high energy, passion, and a positive attitude. Successful candidates must have a proven work ethic and a track record as a highly engaged, positive leader.

● Good communicators - the Milan Middle School Principal must effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and the community at large. As such, successful candidates should have demonstrated communication skills and abilities using a variety of mediums.

● Approachable - as the public face of Milan Middle School, the Principal must be approachable to students, parents, and staff. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of approachability.

● Effective building leaders - being responsible for a building with more than 500 students and approximately 70 adults requires tremendous attention to detail. Successful candidates must have the ability to inspire and provide a vision, while simultaneously effectively managing day-to-day operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related area

● 3 Years of teaching experience preferred

● Current Michigan Teacher Certification

● Current Michigan Administrative Certification

● Middle school teaching or administrative experience preferred

● Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

● Ability to explain and evaluate appropriate teaching techniques.

● Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information, including periodicals and professional journals.

● Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, students, and the general public.

● Ability to review lesson plans, IEPs, and other related correspondence.

● Ability to direct the activities of others to execute student goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

● Ability to integrate technology into the everyday workflow as necessary.

● Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district.

● Ability to use computer technology for research, data management, communications, and instruction.

● Ability to use a personal computer (PC or MAC) in a networked environment to utilize the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms.

● Knowledge of productivity applications, such as Google Suite (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software), is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

● Ability to apply the concepts of basic math consistent with the duties of this position.

REASONING ABILITY:

● Highly proficient in subject areas of reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics, and emotional intelligence.

● Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

● Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

● Ability to build rapport with others and to serve a diverse community.

● Ability to take initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member, and exhibit good communication skills.

● Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies, and individuals.

● Ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.

● Ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exemplary, regular, and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to occasionally work nights and weekends to complete the required elements of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to assist with lifting, moving, and potentially using CPI strategies. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as books and teaching materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is required to interact with the students and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

SALARY/HOURS: Full Time 12 Month Position - Not Less Than $99,880 (Based on Experience)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.

APPLY: Visit milanareaschools.org and select the employment link

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https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1683

QUESTIONS: Mr. Ryan McMahon, Assistant Superintendent, Milan Area Schools

100 Big Red Drive, Milan, MI 48160

(734) 439-5050

mcmahonr@milanareaschools.org