(2) Full Time (1.0 FTE) School Psychologists

Start Date: ASAP Salary and Benefits: Per Principal Master Agreement (may be viewed at http://www.isd622.org/) Work Year: 2016-2017 School Year Required Qualifications: -Qualifies for or holds valid Minnesota Elementary or K-12 Principal license -Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community -Must be an instructional leader who can support and facilitate the professional learning of his or her staff and is focused on continuous improvement in student learning -Experience working with a discipline philosophy which is focused on validating and affirming student differences while maintaining a safe, focused, and supportive school climate -Demonstrates understanding of his/her own identity, intercultural competence, and ability to collaborate effectively across difference -Leads with an equity lens to close learning and opportunity gaps and address disproportionality -Demonstrated ability to lead change, have courageous conversations, resolve conflicts, commitment to implementing data-informed decisions, receptive to feedback -Commitment to developing a culture where an equity lens is used to make decisions based on evidence -Reflective, receptive to feedback -Shows effective skills in staff motivation, supervision, instructional improvement, curriculum development and on-site management -Possesses excellent public relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills Leadership Qualifications: -Proven successful experiences leading in an urban setting comprised of a diverse student population -Willingness and ability to create clear expectations for staff and students, provide appropriate supports to meet the expectations, and hold students and staff accountable to those expectations -Strong collaborator and communicator, demonstrates effective communication with diverse students, teachers, parents and community populations -Compassionate, charismatic, and a leader with integrity -Ability to support the creation of a long-term vision and mission for the school as well as collaboratively develop and execute school improvement plans in order to meet short-term goals -Knowledge of, and experience applying best instructional practices at the elementary level, literacy and math, including Readers & Writers workshop -A proven commitment to community service and ability to develop community partnerships -Commitment to staff development, especially in the area of teacher leadership development -Strong understanding of special education -Proven experience in providing meaningful recognition and support to staff and students Cowern is a place where cohesive connections are made between students, staff, and families. These relationships help create a safe and caring environment in which individual differences are both recognized and respected. This environment promotes the development of lifelong learners who are responsible and accountable for their personal and academic growth. Application Process: Apply online at www.isd622.org