IB-PYP Principal & Head of School - Elementary Leader

North Pointe IB Head of School (Principal) Deadline: May 21, 2026 District/Organization: Southgate Community Schools Position/Type: Elementary Principal – Assistant, full time Salary: $116,450 -$120,000 Please follow directions on attached posting, and apply to posting #32328. POSITION: North Pointe IB Head of School (Principal) POSTING DATE: May 11, 2026 LOCATION: North Pointe Elementary: International Baccalaureate- Primary Years Programme

DESCRIPTION:

Southgate Community Schools is seeking a talented and inspiring Head of School/Principal who is able to commit to our school’s mission, vision, and values. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning, and student agency. Provide a vision, mission, and purpose for the school that connects IB standards and practices with District and State standards and curricula. Articulates the vision and mission of the IB Primary Years Programme and possesses a long-term plan for sustainability and growth. Ensure that all organizational, academic, and social-emotional practices are implemented according to school policy. Develop and implement systems for communication with the community. Guide the development of a caring community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Ensure the teaching, learning, and implementation of the IB Learner Profile. Provide consistent and accurate information to the community regarding the IB Primary Years Programme. Actively engage in and support the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). Assist teachers in using and analyzing data from a range of pre-assessments, formative assessments, and summative assessments, which align with the IB Assessment Policy, to drive instruction. Develop and deliver professional development to teachers while ensuring teachers understand current educational best practices in relation to the IB Primary Years Programme and the inquiry framework for instruction. Leads in the development, supervision, and evaluation of instructional staff and staff development while monitoring teaching practices to ensure alignment with IB standards, practices, and unit requirements. Maintain student safety and carry out student discipline through the implementation of restorative practices. Stay current with updated IB documentation and training. Ensure the successful implementation of the Programme of Inquiry. Assist teachers with the creation and implementation of IB PYP unit planners and maintaining student portfolios. STARTING DATE: August 1, 2026 SCHEDULE: In accordance with the SPSA Collective Bargaining Contract RATE OF PAY: In accordance with the SPSA Collective Bargaining Contract POSTING DATES: May 11 – May 21, 2026 APPLICATION PROCESS: Please visit southgateschools.com, click on HR, select Employment Opportunities, then District Employment Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Michigan Association of School Boards