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Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking elementary principal candidates to provide strong and effective educational leadership for Birchview Elementary. The Birchview Elementary School Principal is responsible for overall direction, instructional leadership and maintaining a positive learning environment for each and every student.  Current enrollment is approximately 450 students, grades K-5.  The school has approximately 50 staff.

This position offers an incredible opportunity to do challenging and rewarding work in a school that is committed to helping each and every student find success academically, physically and emotionally.  This is accomplished through strong research-based instructional practices.  As an administrator at Wayzata Public Schools, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate and grow in your profession with eight other elementary principals.

The successful candidate must:demonstrate the ability to build trust and consensus,
be skilled in promoting high quality standards,
have previous experience building equity for all students, and
demonstrate the ability to empower staff to make the right decision for students.

We are seeking someone with excellent relationship building skills who will be present and supportive within the learning community. The successful candidate will continue Birchview’s healthy culture and environment through the use of common language, research-based instructional practices and quality professional development opportunities.

License Requirement:
Possess or able to obtain a valid MN administrative license.

Application Procedure:
The deadline for completed applications is March 20th, 2020.    The start date for this position is July 1, 2020 All applicants must complete an on-line application at www.wayzataschools.org/apply. Please include a comprehensive resume and three current letters of recommendation.

Confidential Inquiry:
We understand that the decision to pursue a new career opportunity can be a critical decision.  If you would like to make a confidential inquiry about this opportunity, please contact Stacie Vos, Executive Director of Human Resources, at 763-745-5014 or [email protected]

Position Description:
Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking a  Director of Curriculum and Instruction to provide leadership and management to the areas of curriculum content, general Classroom and Technology-Based Instruction, Instructional Design and Delivery, Alternative Compensation and intervention.  The Director ensures that the district’s  education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence.  The Director has a fundamental understanding about curriculum and instruction practices and possesses the skills necessary to bring forth Educational Program Innovation.

Specific Responsibilities

Understands curriculum review, design and implementation theories and processes and has a fundamental knowledge about the school district’s curriculum.
Understands research and theory about assembling purposeful teams that truly engage in the spirit of teamwork.  Leads teams that create, review, and modify curriculum through a well-defined curriculum review process.  With intentional focus, assembles effective curriculum review and program evaluation teams that successfully deliver difference-making objectives.
Understands best practices relating to traditional and technology-assisted methods of instruction and the processes used in instructional design and implementation.  With intentional focus and reflection, envisions and implements the ideal instructional delivery methods.  Works in cooperation with the appropriate parties to create and deliver relevant staff development experiences for resource teachers and teachers in these instructional methods.
Understands research methods and practices used in a high-quality educational program evaluation.
Understands how individual student, standardized testing, and program evaluation data are collected, analyzed, and used to bring forth responsive changes that positively impact student learning.
Has strong presentation skills and is capable of working in cooperation with building principals, resource teachers, teachers, department and grade level leaders, and parents to create and deliver presentations to the Board of Education and other constituent groups.
Has a passion for designing and implementing systems that help students, as they work in cooperation with their teachers, other staff members, and parents/guardians, to create personalized learning plan.
Provides oversight to intervention programming.  Must understand best practices to address and close the achievement gap.

Qualifications: Ed. Specialist, M.A., or M.S. degree in education.  Teaching experience required.  School Building and/or District leadership experiences strongly preferred.
Minnesota Department of Education License required in one or more of the following areas: K-12 Principal, Secondary Principal, Elementary Principal, and/or Curriculum Coordinator.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org