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K-12 Principal

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Website North Lakes Academy North Lakes Academy

Where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we are consolidating to one campus that will serve approximately 400 students K-12.  We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • MN Principal License
  • Application Requirements: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous administrative experience
  • 5 or more years as a teacher in one or more secondary grades
    Charter school experience
  • Special education experience (teacher, para, or parent)

JOB Responsibilities:

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Master's degree in Education and Minnesota Licensure as a K-12 Principal.
  • Ability to confidently manage daily operations of the building.
  • A strong moral compass of good character and leading by example.
  • Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
  • A solid understanding of continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership and decision making skills with the ability to carry out the mission and vision of the district.
  • Creates a culture of high academic achievement and a respectful and caring environment for students, staff, and families.
  • Approachable and visible to students, staff, and the community.
  • Ensures consistent, fair, and transparent disciplinary practices and maintains clear, timely communication according to district procedures.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively with staff and leadership.
  • Makes safety and security a priority for both students and staff.
  • Demonstrates leadership in staff development, data analysis, and performance accountability.
  • A strong understanding of technology and how to support the use of technology in the classroom.

Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Carries out the daily administrative needs of the school in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Executive Director.
  • Serves as the educational leader and administrator within the building.  Directs and supervises building level instructional staff, paraprofessionals, and administrative support personnel within the building.
  • Administers and monitors school programs such as PBIS and MTSS and collaborates with others to improve curriculum in accordance with various local, state and federal rules, standards and guidelines.
  • Develop and administer annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students.
  • Oversees general daily building operations, schedules, safety protocols, student discipline and activities within the building.
  • Provide leadership in alignment with the District mission, vision, and strategic plan.
  • Regularly evaluate all staff and provide effective staff development that addresses the needs of staff; provide coaching and assistance to staff in need of performance improvement; assist staff to establish rigorous, measurable goals.
  • Set and monitor high standards for all students and staff.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, parents, students, teachers, support staff, and community members and follow through in a timely manner.
  • Foster a positive school culture that promotes an environment of responsibility and respect.

District Application Guidelines

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

START DATE:  2026-2027 School Year (July 1)

COMPENSATION: Salary: $90,000-120,000 Per Year

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.

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