Independent School District 112 is located in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis. The District is composed of one kindergarten center, seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.
Responsible To: Director of Teaching and Learning
Position Start Date: July 1, 2012
Banded/Graded: D-6-3
Required: Valid State of Minnesota Elementary Principal License
Commitment to Elementary Inspire initiative
Desired qualifications: Elementary Teaching Experience
Profound knowledge of elementary schools and 21<SUP>st</SUP> century learning needs
- Demonstrated leadership
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Ability of communicate in Spanish
- Cross cultural competence
- Knowledge and/or experience in language immersion education
Major Responsibilities: See Reverse Side
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation and benefits will be determined by the Contract Agreement negotiated by District 112 and the Association of Building Administrators. This position is not eligible for overtime or comp time. Contract length is 260 days.
Current Salary Range: $112,556-120,056. Salary Range is based on current contract that ends on June 30, 2012.
Benefits: Competitive benefit package includes: contribution toward medical and dental insurance; contribution to deferred compensation plan, 25 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick and bereavement leave, life insurance; professional development fund; and professional membership in one state and one national organization.
Application Procedure: Please apply on-line at http://www.district112.org .
Background check will be conducted if recommended for hire.
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Questions: Contact Cathy Gallagher, Director of Teaching and Learning (952) 556-6182
Elementary School Principal
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Essential Job Responsibilities, Skills and Abilities |
Specific Tasks, Skills and Abilities |
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Provide Instructional Leadership |
- Provide leadership in the implementation, expansion and development of District Inspire initiative
- Provide leadership in developing La Academia
- Facilitate the administration of the District and State testing programs
- Convene staff to facilitate the articulation of curriculum within the school
- Keep informed and communicate current trends and best practices for elementary schools including personalized learning
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Coordinate Hiring of Staff, Provide Supervision and Staff Development |
- In cooperation with District Office, develop staffing ratios, projections and recommendations to adequately staff the building
- Interview or coordinate interview process with appropriate stakeholders to hire and place staff
- Hire, assign, supervise, evaluate, promote and/or dismiss certified and non-certified staff
- Plan and implement staff development programs relative to district and building initiatives
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Provide General Administration and Management |
- Administer current policies and goals of District 112
- Comply with local, state, and federal legislation/regulations
- Facilitate and supervise a responsible budgeting process within District guidelines
- Facilitate the procurement of necessary supplies, equipment and materials
- Facilitate the formulation, implementation and evaluation of school procedures, rules and regulations
- Understand, relate to, communicate with and serve a diverse population
- Facilitate/Develop the school’s master schedule
- Coordinate the school’s internal and external public relations
- Convene staff meetings
- Coordinate the publishing of school communications
- Monitor student achievement through examination of standardized test scores, students’ grades, and other information related to learning
- Facilitate school’s site council activities
- Mediate conflict between stakeholders
- Supervise students assigned to the school and promote their academic, social, emotional and physical growth and development
- Foster a safe and positive school environment that enhances the learning process for students
- Collaborate with school personnel, parents, community and students to develop and maintain high standards of pupil conduct and to enforce discipline when necessary with regard to due process of student rights
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Other Responsibilities |
- Communicate the school’s educational vision and philosophy to the staff, students, parents, and community
- Prepare necessary information for the completion of local, state and federal reports
- Participate in school district, state and national seminars, workshops and conferences that foster personal professional growth
- Serve on various district-wide and other appropriate administrative, community, state and national committees
- Performs other responsibilities/duties as assigned
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Communication Skills |
- Foster regular two-way communication in a variety of settings
- Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, etc.
- Write clearly staff and parent reports, correspondence, procedure manuals,
- Effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, students, community members, supervisors and school board members
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of electronic communications
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Finance Skills |
- Adhere to District policies and procedures in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain sound building budget processes
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Reasoning Skills |
- Demonstrate creative problem solving techniques.
Provide strategies for of conflict resolution/management |
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Other Skills and Abilities |
- Ability to delegate responsibility and maintain accountability
- Ability to use technology to access and disaggregate student data for efficient and effective instruction
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Other Duties as Assigned |
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