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Hopkins High School Principal

 

“In Hopkins, we are courageous and prudent enough to realize the need for change…we are prepared to innovate at all levels because every Hopkins student deserves a brilliant future!”

 

Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Superintendent

 

The Hopkins School District is vigilantly pursuing Equity and Excellence. Leveraging the core components of our District Vision 2031, we have begun to develop future-focused programs and learning opportunities that work for all children.

 

 

 

Hopkins School District 2031 Roadmap

Click here for our Roadmap:  https://bit.ly/2R4mcsN

…because every student deserves a brilliant future!

 

 

Core Values form the foundation upon which we perform our work and conduct ourselves. They guide us as we work collectively to achieve our bold vision.

Authentically Inclusive        Vigilant Equity        Optimistic Innovation
Humility of Heart        Intentionally Adventurous        Love
 

District Profile

Hopkins School District 270 is an award-winning school district with a PreK-12 population of just under 7,000 students serving the city of Hopkins, most of Minnetonka, about half of Golden Valley, and portions of Edina, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park, and Plymouth. We also serve students who open-enroll. Our students are 47% non-white, and represent 82 languages from around the world. The District’s buildings include an early learning center, six elementary schools, a K-12 Chinese Immersion program, a secondary Spanish Immersion program, two junior highs, one high school, five community centers, an auditorium, and two community dining spaces. Additionally, District 270 is a partner and tenant in a multi-disciplinary community arts facility–the Hopkins Center for the Arts in downtown Hopkins.

 

Graduate Profile

Hopkins School District will graduate students who are empathetic, confident, well-traveled, holistic and globally-minded critical thinkers.

Position Description

 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

 

A.  Create and Sustain Equity and Excellence within our Community of Learners

Anticipate the needs of students, staff, and parents and guide the educational experience to ensure an engaging, relevant, and dynamic learning environment so that all learners can meet or exceed personal learning objectives
Engage our community of learners in continuous improvement processes
Implement policies & procedures that align with District, State, and Federal requirements
Work systemically to handle ongoing demands and delegate to others as is appropriate
Lead and facilitate change management processes
Develop and nurture effective parent and community engagement
Provide leadership in all aspects of resource management: Personnel, Financial, Time
Create a positive, student-centered environment where student voice is empowered
B.  Lead Change Management and Innovation

Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Systems-Thinking
Show initiative and objectivity; thinks outside the box and is innovative
Demonstrate the ability to think ahead, conceptualize ideas, assess situations to determine what needs to be done, and mobilize staff to accomplish desired outcomes
Encourage and facilitate improvement through change as an integral part of the Site Strategic Planning process
Provide leadership and facilitation to negotiate change; serve the building as a fierce advocate for the needs of HHS staff, learners, and families
Identify ways to elicit support for change and establish stability during change processes to expand organizational capacity
Demonstrate a willingness to be open and build trust
Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to others’ needs for information
Demonstrate genuine interest in people by being available, accommodating, and maintaining connections with and a frequent presence in all sectors of the school’s communities
Seek information from the school’s communities about the performance of the school and demonstrate responsiveness to the concerns and needs expressed
Build networks and meaningful contacts with a wide range of people within our broader learning community
C.  Lead Visioning and Professional Development Initiatives

Demonstrate bold visioning capability, and collaboratively implements all elements of Vision 2031
Align administrative, staff and site goals with District Vision
Use appropriate interpersonal strategies in guiding staff, peers, superiors, or groups toward task accomplishment
Demonstrate a willingness to grow and change to achieve desired results
Engage and participate in professional development, lifelong learning, and annual goal setting processes
Establish a course of action for self or others to accomplish specific goals and achieve results
D. Engage and Develop the School Community

Engage others in fulfilling the District’s Vision and exhibit a high degree of teamwork and cohesion in doing so
Interact with staff and students during the academic day to build a strong sense of community and belonging
Demonstrate creative, innovative and realistic approaches to problem-solving
Demonstrate sensitivity toward others and the ability to be responsive to and aware of external conditions as well as the feelings, emotions, and needs of others
Communicate educational objectives in a diplomatic manner
Clearly articulate what the school stands for and what it does not
Describe the benefits and the reasons for specific actions
Intervene if and when appropriate
Present the school positively and show pride in the school
E.   Provide Effective Instructional Leadership Analysis & Judgment.

 

1. Information Collection & Data Management, Measurement & Evaluation, and Problem Solving

Oversee a Data Management Process that engages staff members in data reviews
Acts as the key instructional leader for the campus
Establishes and supports data-driven decision making processes
Facilitate gathering data to make informed decisions
Seek corroborative and background information to establish contextual framework from which information & decisions can be disseminated in an appropriate form to all who need it
Guide processes to integrate data and utilize the resulting information to benefit students
Develop alternative courses of action and make decisions based on logical assumptions that reflect factual information
Use and be familiar with present and energizing technology tools for assessment and instruction
Engage in talent development of staff through coaching and support
Builds the leadership capacity of others
2. Culturally Responsive and Relevant Learning Environment

Passionately leads and embraces the mission of high levels of achievement for all students
Demonstrates courageous leadership, adaptability, and creativity to navigate the complexities of emerging and evolving distance and digital learning; possesses the technology skills to lead hybrid and personalized learning models
Demonstrate awareness of current educational and social issue within current political environment as well as demonstrate understanding and knowledge of equity principles, issues relating to the needs of a pluralistic society, and the thorough knowledge of the culture of the school and the local school community
Serve as the Instructional Leader responsible for overseeing and facilitating the educational program
Defines and leads implementation of personalized learning systems that engage the learner, staff, families, and community as essential partners in supporting meaningful achievement and personal growth
Maintain current knowledge about the attributes of quality instruction as identified through relevant research and best practice developments
Supervise & evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional practices of teachers, validates effective teaching practices and helps teachers expand their repertoire of effective teaching strategies
Establish high expectations for curriculum, instruction & assessment practices through the effective supervision and evaluation of instruction
3.     Student Guidance, Development, & Success for all Learners

Ensure a safe school environment free from institutionalized racism and discrimination that impedes academic excellence and success for all learners
Builds a restorative culture by intentionally developing ways of living and working together in a community based on common agreements and values that support healthy relationships
Provide leadership to foster the understanding and cooperation of teachers, students, staff members & parents as a restorative justice community
Establish a climate where practices, policies, and procedures are administered equitably and align with applicable special education laws
Demonstrate interest in and encourage students’ progress and achievements and publicly acknowledge achievements of individuals and groups
Evaluate student achievement information to analyze barriers to student learning leading to action and resolution
4. Professional Learning Community, Staff Supervision & Professional Development

Provide leadership to increase the capacity of teachers and school staff organization to develop culturally relevant competencies in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Identify staff development needs, setting goals and objectives, developing strategies for change, implementing desired changes, and evaluating program effectiveness
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum requirements and learning objectives
Evaluate the planning and implementation of curriculum programs
Facilitate and support in-service education and systemic professional growth opportunities for all
Motivate and lead staff in an ongoing and continual process of staff development and curriculum improvement
Ensure all non-tenured teachers are engaged in regular observation and development activities aligned with professional teaching rubric
Provide leadership and supervision in the implementation of the Hopkins Teacher Development and Evaluation Model
Develop a positive school climate by demonstrating skill and pleasure in dealing with young people
Seek feedback, invite dialogue, consult with others as needed to engage in continuous leadership development and improvement
F.      Resource Allocation

Maintain current knowledge of appropriate financial systems and manage them accordingly
Prioritize financial allocations according to needs and collaborate with site teams to develop budgets that reflect agreed goals and meets strategic learning objectives
Participate in the budgeting process as needed to assist the District in preparing its annual budget for Board approval
Work within the constraints of budgets and other resources to implement the District’s Vision as well as to ensure quality learning experiences, equity and excellence and success for all students
Implement and monitor budget allocations, assess results and recommend changes
Work with Buildings & Grounds Supervisor to manage the buildings, grounds, other facilities assets of the school, including the co-supervision of building custodians
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minnesota Secondary School Principal’s License
Advanced degrees are preferred
Previous experience in administration, internship or other leadership roles is preferred
A minimum of three years of administrative experience is preferred
Continuously works to improve knowledge, skills, and disposition on vital educational issues and school-wide leadership, and makes learning visible to staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrates and models the Hopkins Core Values
Engages in continuous improvement and a reflective practice
Demonstrates ethical personal leadership through building relationships
Provides focus on strategic priorities by setting expectations for others while modeling the same professional behavior expected of others
Develops strong and effective collaborations with other principals and district administrators to achieve Vision 2031