Early Childhood Director

Intermediate District 287 is seeking highly qualified and dynamic candidates for a Principal position at Ann Bremer Education Center!

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.

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)

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
• Work with innovative instructional coaches related to instruction provided by teachers
• Collaborate with teaching and learning related to evidence based instruction
• Complete evaluations for staff each year
• Engage in classroom walkthroughs and provide feedback
• Meet with staff to discuss reflections
• Supervise the work of Assistant Principals and/or Administrative Interns
• Monitor and revise the non-staffing budget
• Work with administrative support to adjust staffing allocations as needed
• Prepare interview questions, interview licensed candidates and attend job fairs to recruit new staff
• Complete written reports and create/deliver professional development to staff
• Have meetings and engage in check ins related to facility and food service concerns