Principal, Elementary (PreK-5)

Notice of Opening
Principal – Prairie View Elementary (PreK-5)

The Eden Prairie School District is seeking applicants for Principal of our Prairie View Elementary School. Prairie View Elementary has a staff of 102 that serves approximately 575 students. The ideal leader must have experience regarding curriculum development and evaluation, be a skilled communicator, possess above average interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population among our students, parents and community. Eden Prairie is a school district with approximately 1,400 employees serving 9,000 students. The district is recognized for its quality initiatives and its leadership in educational programming.

Position requirements:

• Minnesota Elementary Principal License, or ability to obtain
• 3-5 years of successful experience in public school administration and/or supervision
• 5 years minimum experience as a classroom teacher

Qualifications:

• Experienced leader to coach and manage staff to meet the needs of all students, while creating and maintaining a culturally inclusive environment.
• Previous experience in the areas of curriculum development and evaluation, personnel development, and evaluation focused on performance improvement.
• Advanced coursework in areas pertaining to skills and content of the principalship.
• Knowledge and experience regarding current issues in large school management.
• Skilled communicator and systems thinker who possesses effective interpersonal skills to effectively work with staff, parents, and community.
• Knowledge of analyzing data to make decisions for school improvement.

Position reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
Starting Salary: $181,200 – $186,950 (based on education and experience)
Application preferred by: Sunday, May 18, 2025 (Application review will begin immediately.)
Start Date: July 1, 2025

Prairie View Elementary Principal interview process:

• Interview #1: Structured screening interview of 51 questions after initial screening for qualifications
• Interview #2: May 21st: Panel interview for up to 11 candidates
  • The interview team will be representative of school and district staff
• Interview #3: May 28th: Up to 3 candidates will participate in rotating interviews
  • Interviews to include Prairie View students, faculty leaders, and community members
• Interview #4: May 30th: Final interview of up to three candidates with the Superintendent’s Cabinet

To view the benefit package and apply online, please visit www.epjobs.org. Please contact Human Resources at (952) 975-7132 with any questions.  Confidential inquiries may be directed to Felicia Thames, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education.  

 
Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.