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
[email protected]
Job Tags
Contract work, Local area, Afternoon shift,