What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Principal position at Hamadeh Educational Services?
LOCATION:
Recognized as one of USA Today's Top 100 Places to Work for 2025, Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc. (HES) is an educational service provider that services PK-12 public school academies in the Metro Detroit area. Our students come from diverse educational & ethnic backgrounds attending at:
Star International Academy (PreK-12): Dearborn Heights/Canton Township
Universal Academy (PreK-12) – Detroit
Universal Learning Academy (PreK-12)- Westland
Noor International Academy (Pre-K-6) - Sterling Heights
JOB POSTING DATE: April 21, 2025
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, 401 (K), Tuition Reimbursement and more.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The School Principal shall serve as the as the school primary liaison between the academy and the support center. Responsible for Educational Leadership, School Management, Professional Development, and Relationships with Community.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Administration Certification K-12 recognized by the Michigan Department of Education
- Masters’ Degree in Educational Leadership
- The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ teaching experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience as an elementary school principal or assistant principal or similar leadership experience with a master’s degree or higher,
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge base regarding K-8 curriculum and pedagogy
- Ability to work well in culturally diverse setting
- Must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software
- Flexible, open-minded, self-driven team member
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the school site leader, the primary liaison between the academy and the support center
- Communicates the academy and district vision, goals, needs, and accomplishments to students, school personnel, families, and the community
- Promotes ongoing positive communication with parents and community agencies, effectively involving them in the education of children
- Implements and monitors school curriculum to ensure that content, scope and sequence are appropriate to student learning at different grade levels and reflect the principles of the state’s Common Core Standards
- Establishes standards and expectations for proper student conduct; supports the appropriate methods to encourage discipline and commitment to adhere to established guides; maintains high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development
- Collaborates well with staff in decision-making, team building and developing productive strategies which foster improving learning and teaching
- Coordinates effective professional development programs with staff members focusing on the vision and goals of the school and consistent with district staff development goals and objectives
- Administers services and programs which acknowledge the diverse needs of both seasoned educators and new teachers
- Promotes partnerships among staff, parents, business, and the community
- Assesses the needs of parents and community members and involves them in decision making as appropriate
- All other duties as assigned
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Interested applicants may contact the Human Resources office via email at resumes@hesedu.com, or submit an application online at http://www.hesedu.com/employment/.
ACADEMY MISSION:
The Academies mission is to provide their students with a quality education that focuses on a core curriculum and international cultures including the study of language. The academies provide an education of the whole child by integrating different diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to their college-preparatory program serving families in the Greater Detroit area.
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Hamadeh Educational Services is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
