District Develops Profile for Saline High School Principal Search

After receiving feedback from over 150 survey respondents and listening to the voices of students, teachers, administrators, parents and community members at three separate forums, has completed their principal profile and posted the principal position, according to a news release issued by the district Monday night.

Curt Ellis, Executive Director of Human Resources, ompiled the survey results and facilitated the forums.

“I am extremely pleased with the feedback we have received. The attributes our students, teachers and parents are seeking in the next principal at Saline High School align rather well with the attributes our school leaders are looking for," Ellis said. "As a result, I anticipate a very focused and productive search process. The fact that we are able to conduct this process internally without employing the services of an outside search firm will save the district money that can be used for instructional purposes.”

Ellis said the district seeks an "educational leader who understands and embraces the culture, history and traditions of Saline High School while possessing the talent, skills and vision to lead us into the future.”

The principal vacancy was created when to be the superintendent of the Central Lake Public School District in northern Michigan earlier this year. Since then, assistant principal Eric Diroff was promoted to interim principal. Rob White remains athletic director and adds assistant high school principal duties to his detail. as assistant athletic director and assistant high school principal. Palka is also the varsity football coach.

The district will be accepting applications until March 23.

Here is the posting, as it is appears on the Michigan Association of School Administrators job board.

The Saline Area Schools is located in Saline, MI. The district is a suburban school district located within an hour of Detroit, Ann Arbor and Lansing. The close proximity to Eastern Michigan University, The University of Michigan and Michigan State University provides area residents with cultural variety, highly respected educational institutions and top-­‐rated medical facilities.

In 2011, Newsweek Magazine ranked Saline High School as one of the Top 500 High Schools in America. Additionally, CNN/Money Magazine named Saline as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2009.

The district covers more than 100 square miles, including the City of Saline and six surrounding townships. The district enjoys a national reputation as an exemplary school district. Serving approximately 5,300 students, the district is comprised of:

• Three (3)... K-­‐4 Elementary Schools
• One (1)... Grade 4-­‐5 School
• One (1)... Grades 6-­‐8 Middle School
• One (1)... Grades 9-­‐12 High School

Saline High School Key Points of Pride

• North Central accreditation.
• National AP Honor Roll with one-­‐third of all HS students enrolled in AP courses.
• 14 National Merit Semi-­‐Finalists in 2011-­‐12
• 95% graduation rate.
• ACT / SAT scores consistently above state and national averages.
• Above state average MEAP scores.
• Comprehensive curriculum with strong academic, art, music, career and technical
educational programs.
• Outstanding co-­‐curricular, extra-­‐curricular and interscholastic athletic programs with consistent state and national champion finalists, (8 MHSAA State Championships since 2000).

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates should possess an appreciation for the culture, history and traditions of Saline Area Schools with the experience and ability to create an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to create and maintain relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Experience shaping a school-­‐wide learning community in which all constituents are involved.
• Strong appreciation of and commitment to a broad curricular, co-­‐curricular and extra-­‐ curricular program.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching, 3 years administrative experience, (or combination thereof) in secondary school setting.
• Proven ability to effectively lead group processes and decision-­‐making.
• Knowledge and experience in gathering, analyzing and using student data for improvement in all aspects of student learning.
• History of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.
• Meets North Central Accreditation standards for high school principal.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Terms of Employment

• Salary range $89,500 -­‐ $101,000.
• Vacations, holidays, supplemental salary
stipends and full benefit package defined in Saline Area Schools Administrative Association collective bargaining agreement.
• Position begins approximately July 9, 2012.

Application Procedure:
Apply On-­‐Line at:
http://www.applitrack.com/wisd/onlineapp/default.aspx

Posting timeline: February 6 – March 23, 2012.

Candidates selected for a personal interview will be notified by April 20, 2012.

The target date for selecting a candidate is no later than May 18, 2012.