Principal

JobID: 14920

Position Type:

Building Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

12/19/2025

Location:

Waterford School District

District:

Waterford School District

Position: Principal

Location: Kingsley Montgomery School

Role: The Principal of Kingsley Montgomery School reports to the Executive Director of Student Support Services and is responsible for the special education programs/services for the students of Kingsley Montgomery School which is a center-based program for students with exceptionalities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Michigan Department of Education full approval for Supervisor of Special Education or Temporary Approval as a Supervisor of Special Education acceptable;
• Master's degree or higher with specific emphasis in Special Education administration;
• Full approval in at least one area of special education required;
• Current Michigan Administrator Certification;
• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Special Education educator;
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the areas of Special Education including emotionally impaired, cognitively impaired, learning disabled, ASD and others;
• Experience and/or knowledge of center-based programs preferred;
• Prior experience as a Special Education Administrator preferred;
• Demonstrated ability in the organization and supervision of special education programs; and
• Evidence of leadership and supervision ability, including knowledge of effective methods of performance evaluation.

Competencies:

• Record of excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• A conceptual understanding of human growth and development, learning theories and teaching methodologies, special education service delivery models, state and federal rules related to special education;
• Assumption of responsibility for own professional growth and development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, approved techniques; and attending appropriate professional meetings;
• Skill in fostering the continued growth of staff members;
• Leadership experience working with special needs students;
• Experience evaluating instructional and support staff that will improve teaching and learning;
• A record of productive, positive interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to mediate conflict;
• Strong technology skills;
• Highly organized individual with a demonstrated ability to prioritize; and
• Evidence of strong collegial relationship building.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and promotion of special education service and delivery at Kingsley Montgomery School to ensure that student individual needs are being met;
• Articulate and build consensus among Kingsley Montgomery School staff regarding the implementation of the special education department services according to the District's policies and procedures, as well as Special Education administrative rules and guidelines;
• Foster and develop positive relationships and communicate with parents, staff, and families;
• Collaborate and network with other school districts, the Oakland Intermediate School District and community agencies;
• Keep informed of legal requirements governing Special Education and assure that staff and programs are in total compliance with the law;
• Assist in the compiling, maintaining and filing of reports, records and other documents legally required or administratively useful;
• Assist with budget recommendations on established budgets for Kingsley Montgomery School including Federal and State funding sources;
• Work effectively as a member of the District's Ad Council.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services

Workday/Week: Monday – Friday, 52 - week position

Starting Date: February 18, 2026

Compensation: Administrative Base Salary Range: $115,500 - $128,000*

*Salary range based on experience and education level

Posting Date: December 19, 2025

Posting Deadline: Until Filled

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.