Alexandria Public Schools is currently seeking a full-time Principal to serve the students and staff at Discovery Middle School commencing July 1, 2023.
Alexandria Public Schools:
The Alexandria Public School District is the connecting hub for the communities of Alexandria, Carlos, Forada, Garfield, Miltona, Nelson and surrounding townships. With 9 exceptional schools serving over 4,000 students, our district offers a seamless system from preschool to grade 12. Our district is committed to comprehensive academic programs that foster personal growth in all students.
Job Summary:
Performs complex executive work creating an environment and programming that creates the best learning environment for students in grades 6-8, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Superintendent. Continuous supervision is exercised over those assigned to the building.
Essential Functions:
Review Curriculum; develop new schedules of course options; create student daily schedules; create staff schedules; review and allocate budgets and resources; assign, discipline, review and conduct staff hiring.
Coordinate and conduct staff observations; coordinate and schedule paraprofessional duties; supervise and coordinate secretarial staff; coordinate with lead custodian or building maintenance and facility improvements.
Plan and coordinate overall building budget; approve requests and evaluate priorities for large projects.
Plan and lead meetings with teaching staff and non-certified staff; attend and present at public relation meetings; conduct parent meetings; participate in administrative planning meetings.
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree with coursework in Education, or related field and considerable experience in classroom teaching, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Administrative Licensure
Teachers License
Training in Special Education Due Process within 6 months
Application must include:
Cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the Middle School Principal position
Legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be an secondary principal in the state of Minnesota
Set of up-to-date credentials, including a resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the district)
Date of Closing: January 4, 2023
Alexandria Lakes Area:
Alexandria is ranked as the fastest growing micropolitan in Minnesota. Proud traditions blend well with our forward thinking. Residents enjoy the best of lake country living with the ease of urban amenities. We relish our established community as we seek out new century progress for industry, tourism, business growth, health care, housing and leisure surrounded by the splendor of Minnesota’s four seasons.
The Alexandria area has embraced the concept that learning is life-long. A multitude of educational opportunities, from birth to end of life, can be found throughout the local area. Alexandria is home to a state-of-the-art, academy-based high school and a technical and community college that boasts some of the highest retention, graduation and career placement rates in the state.