Director of Teaching and Learning

POSITION:
Principal, Secondary
Current opening at Tech High School

TYPE OF POSITION:
235-Day Contract

QUALIFICATIONS:
RequiredMasters/Specialist degree in K-12 administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Principal
3-5 years of significant school leadership experience
Preferred3-5 years of experience in a licensed teaching position or other school-based position
Experience leading in a diverse school community
Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes and compliance

SUMMARY:
St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members. Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed. Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially and culturally diverse student population.

Implement a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to challenging, rigorous coursework.
Support the academic, developmental and social-emotional learning needs of secondary students.
Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Ensure all students have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Increase opportunities for students to envision their futures, explore careers and prepare for college.
Provide professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment and coaching with teaching staff.
Maintain a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapt the school program to meet changing needs, and abandon programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.

Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Administer and support school-wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Prepare and administer budget for building and grounds, general fund, capital outlay and personnel in alignment with the district mission and core values.
Manage the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping and reporting to various government agencies.
Supervise all certified and non-certified personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies and building procedures.
Establish, direct and evaluate an extra-curricular program that meets the interests and needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
Align efforts with the District Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.

Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues and community members.
Engage higher education, business, and community partners to create increased career and college opportunities for all students.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff and community members in the best interest of students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Design and implement a building-level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.
Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking and seeing

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and model and to promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.