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Elementary Principal, Immersion School, 2024-2025 School Year
St. Cloud, MN
Job Description
POSITION:
Principal, Elementary, Spanish Immersion School
TYPE OF POSITION:
225-Day Contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Preferred
SUMMARY:
Clearview Elementary School, one of eight elementary schools in the St. Cloud Area School District, is a Spanish Immersion school. The Principal of Clearview will serve as the leader for this school serving approximately 400 students Pre-K through Fifth Grade. The ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience and knowledge in dual language education and in the design, integration, and implementation of systems to improve student results, as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school improvement, social-emotional learning and supports, wellness and leadership development.
At all of our sites, St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members. Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed. Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially and culturally diverse student population.
Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.
Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.
Other Duties as Assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and model and to promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
Principal, Elementary, Spanish Immersion School
TYPE OF POSITION:
225-Day Contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Masters/Specialist degree in K-12 administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Principal
- 3-5 years of significant school leadership experience
Preferred
- Bilingual speaker in English and Spanish
- 3-5 years of experience in a licensed teaching position or other school-based position
- Experience leading in a diverse school community
- Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes, and compliance
SUMMARY:
Clearview Elementary School, one of eight elementary schools in the St. Cloud Area School District, is a Spanish Immersion school. The Principal of Clearview will serve as the leader for this school serving approximately 400 students Pre-K through Fifth Grade. The ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience and knowledge in dual language education and in the design, integration, and implementation of systems to improve student results, as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school improvement, social-emotional learning and supports, wellness and leadership development.
At all of our sites, St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members. Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed. Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially and culturally diverse student population.
- Implement a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to challenging, rigorous coursework.
- Support the academic, developmental, and social-emotional learning needs of PK - 5 students.
- Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
- Ensure all students have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
- Provide professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
- Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
- Maintain a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapt the school program to meet changing needs, and abandon programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.
Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.
- Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
- Administer and support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
- Prepare and administer budget for building and grounds, general fund, capital outlay, and personnel in alignment with the district mission and core values.
- Manage the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
- Supervise all licensed and non-licensed personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
- Support extended day and extended year programming that meets the needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
- Align efforts with the District Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
- Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.
Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.
- Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff, and community members in the best interest of students.
- Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
- Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
- Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
- Design and implement a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.
Other Duties as Assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and model and to promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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