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
Position Details
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 schools 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
E-mail: engstromg@sgate.k12.mi.us
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