Principal

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro. 
 
What Makes Us Special:

• We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
• There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
• We have a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Our strategic plan emphasizes student outcomes, equity and communication.
• We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.
• To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.

 
Salary & Benefits:

• Salary TBD
• Generous Benefits:  Medical (including infertility benefits), dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions) 

Education and Experience Requirements

• Masters or Specialist degree in education or a related field 
• (4) years of professional-level experience working in an educational setting.
• Substitution Allowed: Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years professional level experience in the areas listed above may be substituted for the general education and experience.

Licensure Requirements

• Valid licensure as K-12 Principal or ability to obtain the license prior to the start of the position. 
• Special Education Director’s license or actively enrolled in a program to acquire within one year of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and current best practices and strategies for a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of:
  • theory and research in education
  • application of methods used in improving academic achievement
  • educational assessment practices and techniques
  • effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
  • academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
  • procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
  • Minnesota State Academic Standards
  • school safety procedures
  • effective supervision and discipline
  • State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
  • instructional technology
  • evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
• Skills in:
  • crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
  • effective problem solving
  • leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to:
  • communicate well both orally and in writing;
  • plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
  • work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • lead and supervise staff and students
  • remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
  • multi-task complex issues
  • apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
  • evaluate the instructional process

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs and controls the operations and activities at a District facility or major educational program(s);
• Creates equitable school culture and climate for students and staff;
• Coordinates all educational services provided by the facility or program;
• Supervises educational staff in academic, vocational, and special education programs;
• Evaluates staff performance;
• Allocates resources within the educational program in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of service;
• Ensures that the educational program is in compliance with Federal and State regulations and district policies and procedures;
• Organizes staff schedules and school calendar to meet State and District guidelines and program needs;
• Recommends policies and procedures that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the District and Federal and State mandates;
• Provides consultation to staff in curriculum development and program planning;
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing educational programs;
• Revises educational programs and plans, develops, and implements new programs;
• Directs the maintenance of educational records;
• Prepares written and oral reports;
• Assists in the preparation and administration of allocated budget;
• May direct the recruitment, screening and selection of professional staff.
• Foster a culture of innovation and facilitate action on innovative ideas in order to achieve our mission.
• Lead administrative staff meeting, leadership meeting, school improvement team meetings
• Active participant in school equity team 
• View the job classification: Principal