High School Assistant Principal

The School District of River Falls is seeking a positive and collaborative student advocate to serve as an Assistant Principal at River Falls High School. Serving over 1050 students in grades 9-12, River Falls High School is a high performing, comprehensive high school that has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized learning options.

The Assistant Principal will work collaboratively to foster a positive school climate, engage all stakeholders with effective communication, and manage safety and emergency planning.

The essential responsibilities of the position include:

Work collaboratively with the High School Administrative team to lead all school operations.
Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal-Instructional Leadership to proactively manage student attendance, discipline, and behavior.
Foster a cycle of continuous improvement as a cooperative process involving classroom teachers.
Support faculty understanding of the purpose and goal of RFHS professional learning communities.
Lead the High School Student Services Team (School Counselors, College and Career Readiness Coordinator, School Psychologist, Police Liaison Officer, and related support staff)
Model professionalism by exhibiting ethical and respectful behavior that is displayed in the interactions with students, staff, parents and the community.
The ideal candidate will:

Establish rapport and credibility with all backgrounds of students;
Advocate for the equitable treatment of all students and staff;
Have teaching and leadership experience at the high school level;
Be a strong communicator, utilize data, and be team oriented.
The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a tax-sheltered annuity.  The position begins on July 1, 2026.

RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE
The School District of River Falls serves 3500 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.  To learn more about our school and community visit: https://riverfalls.cms4schools.net/departments/employment-with-sdrf.cfm

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity.  We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, [email protected]

If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: [email protected] or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)
2. A complete application will include:
a. WECAN application
b. Cover letter addressed to David Bell, Superintendent
d. Resume
e. Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
f. Transcripts