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Principal – Elementary School

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Position:  Somerset Elementary School Principal

Work Schedule:  230 Days, Full-time

Start Date:  July 1, 2026

Salary & Benefits: available per the principal master agreement

 

School Overview

Somerset Elementary School serves a diverse student body of approximately 400 students in grades K-4.  It is blessed to have a strong Setting III Special Education program that prioritizes inclusion. The school is a close-knit, family-like school community where students, staff, and families feel deeply connected and supported. The school is grounded in a strong commitment to inclusivity and equity, ensuring that every student—regardless of background—feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. Somerset’s dedicated, highly professional staff are student-centered and work collaboratively to create a positive, engaging learning environment. High academic and behavioral expectations are paired with thoughtful support systems, balancing excellence with empathy. Above all, Somerset is known for its warm, welcoming culture rooted in kindness, strong relationships, and a shared belief in the potential of every child.

This is an excellent opportunity for an equity-focused instructional leader who works collaboratively with staff, students, and families to build a strong, inclusive, and supportive community both within the school and beyond its walls, and is dedicated to high achievement for all.

 

School Leader Profile:

-Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: is an advocate, takes courageous action to remove barriers to access and participation, and creates a welcoming school environment where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

-Student-Centered and Focused on Instructional Improvement: visible in classrooms, provides coaching and feedback, focused on best practice pedagogy, data savvy, and dedicated to both academic and personal growth for all students.

-Strong Communicator who is Highly Collaborative: clear, consistent, and transparent, navigates difficult conversations gracefully, a listener, problem-solver, empowers others, shares leadership and decision-making.

-Relationship Builder:  kind, compassionate, caring, empathetic, trustworthy, and visible.

-Community-Oriented: engaged with families and the community, creates and sustains partnerships, visible.

Summary:

The Somerset Elementary School Principal leads collaboratively to improve outcomes for all students while closing achievement, opportunity, and participation gaps.  A key area of work includes providing leadership and support to various collaborative teams, programs, committees, and individual teachers and staff.  Further, the principal builds and maintains a positive school climate and culture with students and staff.

 

Primary Responsibilities as Part of the Administrative Team:

-Lead and collaborate with others on the school implementation of the District 197 Strategic Plan.
-Lead and collaborate with others on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school improvement plan.
-Lead and collaborate with others on the school implementation of district curriculum, instructional commitments, and assessments.
-Lead and support various school committees and programs
-Develop and maintain a safe and welcoming school environment
-Interpret and enforce school district policies and procedures
-Recruit, hire, support, develop, supervise, and evaluate staff
-Support student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic learning and development
-Supervise school activities
-Serve as part of the district leadership team and on district and community committees
-Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:

-MN K-12 administrative license
-Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community
-Must be an instructional leader knowledgeable in best practices for learning and instruction
-Ability to support and facilitate site professional learning focused on continuous improvement
-Demonstrates an understanding of their own identity and intercultural competence
-Leads with an equity lens to close learning and opportunity gaps and address disproportionality
-Demonstrates ability to lead change, have courageous conversations, resolve conflicts, and a commitment to implementing data-informed decisions
-Commitment to developing an equitable culture, systems, and practices
-Experience working with a discipline philosophy that is focused on validating and affirming student differences while maintaining a safe, focused, and supportive learning environment
-Reflective, receptive to feedback
-Shows effective skills in staff motivation, supervision, curriculum development, and site management
-Possesses excellent public relations, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
-A compassionate leader with integrity
-Ability to plan and organize work effectively, and plan and supervise the work of others
-Knowledgeable in standards and curriculum, fiscal management, and education law
Desired Qualifications: 

-Bilingual
-Leadership experience in the field of education
-Teaching experience at the elementary level
-Proven successful experiences leading in a setting comprised of a diverse student population
-Strong collaborator and communicator who demonstrates effective communication with diverse student, teacher, parent and community populations
-A proven commitment to community service and the ability to develop community partnerships
-Proven experience in providing meaningful recognition and support to staff and students

The duties of this position may change from time to time. ISD 197 reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion. The job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive

School Psychologist

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Job Summary:

Worthington District 518 has an opening for a licensed School Psychologist under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal. Responsibilities include serving on the special education assessment team, completing psychological evaluations, and writing reports for students of all disabilities. The psychologist will also provide consultation services for staff concerning pre-referral and child find interventions. Experience working in a collaborative environment with students, families and staff is required. Candidates with strengths in good communication, collaboration and teamwork are preferred. Come join a knowledgeable and progressive evaluation team!

To see full job description, please click the link below. 

School Psychologist – Job Description

Apply Today! 

https://worthington.schoolspring.com?jobid=5526422

 

Benefits

Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account

  • Medical / Dependent Care

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Aflac Voluntary Plans
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Worker’s Compensation

Retirement

403b
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Other Benefits

Sick Time
Personal Days

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

ISD 518 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located on the district website’s Title IX page.

Preschool Assistant Teacher, Long-Term Substitute

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Barnum Public Schools is looking for a long-term substitute to fill an Assistant Preschool Teacher position for an approximate 3-month leave of absence beginning early March. This is for our 4-5 year old morning and afternoon preschool classes, Monday – Thursday, per the school calendar. We value both indoor and outdoor learning so this person will spend time outdoors when weather permits.

High School Math Teacher, Long-Term Substitute

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Barnum High School is looking for a licensed teacher to cover high school math for an 8-week leave of absence from approximately April 13 through the end of the school year 2026. This position will teach Stats, Calculus, CITS Pre-Calc and CITS College Algebra.

Elementary Instructional Coach

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Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Teaching and Learning, the Instructional Coach supports improved student learning by partnering with teachers to effectively implement the Willmar Public Schools Instructional Framework and strengthen Tier 1 Core Instruction. The Coach partners with teachers to strengthen standards-based learning by collaboratively using proficiency scales as a shared foundation for planning instruction, providing feedback, and designing meaningful assessments.

 

K-12 Principal

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Position Title: K–12 Principal
School District: Chokio-Alberta Public School
Location: Chokio, Minnesota
Reports To: Superintendent of Schools
Position Type: 210 Day Contract or negotiable

Position Summary:
Chokio-Alberta Public School is seeking a highly qualified and student-centered K–12 Principal to serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school. The Principal is responsible for providing leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, student services, staff supervision, and daily building operations. In this small-school setting, the Principal works closely with students, staff, families, and the community to ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality educational environment for all learners.

Major Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership
Provide leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across all grade levels.
Supervise and evaluate instructional staff in accordance with district policy, collective bargaining agreements, and Minnesota statutes.
Promote effective instructional practices and professional growth aligned with district goals and state standards.
Utilize student performance data to guide decision-making and improve academic outcomes.
School Climate and Student Support
Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment that supports academic success and student well-being.
Support student behavior, attendance, and engagement using developmentally appropriate and restorative practices.
Collaborate with student support services to meet the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
Personnel Leadership
Supervise, support, and evaluate licensed and non-licensed staff.
Promote a collaborative school culture focused on continuous improvement and shared leadership.
Participate in hiring, orientation, and retention of staff as assigned.
Operations and Administration
Oversee daily building operations, including scheduling, supervision, safety procedures, and facility use.
Ensure compliance with district policies, Minnesota Department of Education requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.
Assist with budget development, fiscal oversight, and resource management as assigned by the Superintendent.
Family and Community Relations
Maintain effective communication with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
Serve as a positive representative of the school and district within the community.
Encourage family and community engagement in school programs and activities.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, in accordance with district policy.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit an application, cover letter, résumé, copy of Minnesota administrative license, transcripts, and references as directed by the district.