Elementary Principal

Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 1/14/2026 Location: The New Standard Academy Date Available: Immediate Closing Date: 02/13/2026 District: The New Standard Academy Job Title: Administrator/Elementary Principal Contract: 12 Months Reports To: The Romine Group, Inc. ("TRG") Employed By: TRG Salary: 90,000.00 Negotiable Job Summary: The Administrator/Elementary Principal is responsible for providing instructional, operational and administrative leadership. He/she will organize, supervise and evaluate development of curriculum, School programs, staff, and student achievement, while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the School. Performance Duties: Communicate the vision, philosophy and mission of The New Standard Academy to staff, students, parents, community and the media. Aid in the development a plan for achieving the School's vision and establish annual objectives and strategies. Represent the School at formal functions, community and civic affairs. Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines and reports on State educational policies and practices for distribution to the School. Confer with federal, state and local school officials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for educational programs. Participate in and conduct workshops, conferences and in-services for professional growth and staff development. Initiate and implement processes for monitoring and evaluating student achievement and growth. Provide instructional leadership and support while overseeing the development and implementation of classroom curriculum. Create high performance teams of instructional and support staff, parents and community. Create an atmosphere of security and trust, as well as, encourage innovation. Supervise and evaluate instructional and support staff. Maintain complete and accurate records. Consult with parents/guardians regarding School academic and behavioral progress. Disseminate information and promote a sense of community involvement between School and parents, civic and business community. Monitor student behavior and address major code of conduct violations. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Master's Degree in Education preferred. Must comply with all applicable law related to the Administrator's certificate. Must meet continuing education requirements as prescribed by rules promulgated by the State of Michigan, as applicable. Meet NCLB requirements, as applicable. Exemplary teaching experience. Two (2) years of administrative or comparable experience preferred. Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development. Evidence of recent roles as conference workshop facilitator or presenter. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate in oral and written interview, knowledge of current methodologies and research in education and instruction. Evidence to support community involvement and leadership. Criminal Records clearance. Unprofessional Conduct clearance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The site supervisor's responsibilities primarily fall within the following core functions, although they may perform other tasks as needed: Planning Program Implementation Family Partnerships Communication and Service Coordination Record Keeping and Reporting Ongoing Monitoring and Self-assessment Human resources and Supervision Program Governance and Leadership Facilities Planning Support and ensure the effective implementation of education services for students, families, and staff Work with Instructional Leadership Team to develop, conduct, and coordinate professional development and training, as needed. Certificates, License, Registration: As required by Federal and State law. Other Skill & Abilities: Keep administrator abreast of department activity Efficiently use computer and applicable software. Effective communication and listening skills. Delegate work assignments when appropriate. Work in a team-oriented fashion. Ability to problem solve. Ability to read, analyze and interpret data. Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedures. Effectively present information in front of groups and engage with audience. Maintain confidentiality. Support and make decisions with sound judgment in a timely manner. Develop strategies to achieve program goals. Complete hours of work as necessary to reach goals. Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment. Practice safe work habits. Use equipment and materials properly. Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.