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High School Principal

High School Principal

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Summary of Job Duties:  The High School Principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the school, planning and directing the instruction programs by ensuring the curriculum, instruction, strategies and assessment of student progress are coherent components in the teaching and learning process, administering school buildings and grounds operations, participating in staff, student and community activities, organizing, directing, evaluating and supervising assigned certified and classified staff, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position with the Faribault Public Schools commences on approximately July 1, 2025

Essential Functions:

  • Provide leadership in the development of the learning program; communicate with teachers to assure instructional programs are meeting the needs of the students and district.
  • Provide leadership in the development of the organizational pattern, curriculum and instructional program located at the school site.
  • Creates and maintains the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and parents; administers discipline in accordance with district policies within building and grounds.
  • Provide supervision and conduct evaluation of school district employees assigned to the school site.
  • Participate and contribute to district level administration; serves as a communication link between site and district
  • Supervise student assessment, placement, behavior and attendance.
  • Plan and direct the business operations of the site.
  • In cooperation with teachers, formulate and maintain a staff development plan that addresses the needs of the school site.
  • Facilitate parent, student and/or staff advisory groups.
  • Facilitate communication between school and home to promote parent involvement in the educational programs.
  • Facilitate external relationship building by developing programming that addresses specific and unique needs of local students.
  • Attend all regular board meetings to represent the building and grounds for the district.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Hands-on leader with the ability to develop and lead strategic operational initiatives. Thorough knowledge of practices, methods and techniques used in administering and supervising programs; comprehensive communication skills; comprehensive skill supervising and leading staff and programs; thorough skill monitoring and facilitating a budget; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices; ability to establish and maintain effective models of behavior; ability to establish and maintain appropriate files, records and reports; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff,  School Board, parents, students and the general public.

Faribault High School offers comprehensive educational programming for students that includes AVID, College and/or Career Readiness, Career and/or College Pathways, Intervention Programs (RISE), numerous AP, CIS, and other college based credit courses and many other innovative opportunities for students and families. The next principal will have innovative experiences to bring to the high school to continue the great work already in place and expand on current offerings.

Education and Experience: Licensure by the State of Minnesota as Secondary Principal. 6th Year or Secondary Administrative Specialist Certificate in education, education administration, or related field and considerable experience in educational leadership, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  Secondary administrative experience is required.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary compliments skills, experience and qualification with a 240 day contract range of $156,094-159,010. Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports a strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.

Benefits/Perks include:

  • Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long term disability, dental insurance
  • Substantial personal and sick days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Generous 403(b) match
  • State pension plan
  • Enticing retirement packet
  • State of the art fitness center
  • Work-life balance culture

The new administrator will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance.  In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the city of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
  • Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, brewery and distillery.
  • Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
  • Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100 mile Sakatah-Singing Hills Trail connecting from Mankato to RedWing.
  • Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickleball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.

Join an exceptional highly collaborative team of educational leaders today! Everyday our students and staff put their best Falcon foot forward.

Application Procedure:  Apply online at our District website at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us.

Application Deadline:  June 23, 2025 or until filled

Principal

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Position Salary and Benefits:

  • Minimum starting salary: $140,082.50, annually
  • This position is part of the Intermediate Principals Association (IPA)
  • Benefits including:
  • Low cost medical and dental insurance
  • District funded HRA account
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
  • Retirement benefits through TRA
  • Optional 403b with district match
  • Paid time off
  • Mental Health benefits
  • Ongoing professional development
  • More details can be found on our webpage: Contracts/Benefits – Intermediate District 287

 

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
  • supervision 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
  • coordinate 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

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Join Our Team!

At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!

Eastern Carver County Schools is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join the Finance Department Team.

Senior Payroll Specialist
District Education Center
For more information please contact : Jason Stegeman at [email protected]

Start Date: July 1, 2025 This is a 12-month (260 paid days July-June) position.
Salary: $80,374 –  July 1 -June 30- 261 day contract (prorated based on start date)
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week)
Responsible To:  Finance Director

Position Purpose: Responsible for maintenance and execution of district bimonthly payroll processing including pays, deductions, benefits, one time adjustments, state taxes, and federal taxes.  Provide day-to-day work direction to payroll support, technician.  See full job description for additional details.

Required Qualifications: Associate degree in accounting, or equivalent and advanced training in payroll accounting or previous payroll experience required.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree
Payroll experience
Skyward system experience
Education work exeperience

Benefits of Employment as of July 1, 2025: Eligible for benefits under the District 112 Professional and Technical District Personnel Contract. This position is not eligible for overtime or comp time.

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will be ongoing until filled. Please apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted).

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.