Middle School Principal

Join us at New London-Spicer and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a vibrant lakes area community! Inspire Every Student, Every Day: Be part of a dedicated team committed to providing a world-class education. Contribute to our mission of inspiring every student, every day. Help to shape young minds and make a lasting impact.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:
* Work in modern, well-equipped classrooms and learning spaces.
* Utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance teaching and learning.
* Enjoy 2 spacious campuses with over 300,000 square feet of building space.

Vibrant Community:
* Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lakes Country.
* Explore countless outdoor activities, from fishing and hiking to biking and boating.
* Experience small-town charm with friendly neighbors and a strong sense of community.
* Enjoy easy access to the Twin Cities and other major metropolitan areas.

Join the NLS team and embark on your own Wildcat adventure!

General Definition of Work:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Middle School Principal provides leadership for the instructional program, as well as coordinating the implementation, review, and revision of the curriculum at the building level. Managers the operation and all functions of the grade 5-8 middle school. Supervises school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs, and issues, and building operations. Schedules and attends meetings, as appropriate. Leads the building improvement process.

Qualification Requirements:
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:
* Provides for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of all staff members, as well as various staff procedures.
* Manages the daily operations of the building.
* Plans, conducts, and attends meetings, events, and provides for public relations.
* Responds to written requests for information from students, staff, parents, business, as well as from other school districts; provides for student reports.
* Develops and implements a plan for the continuous evaluation of the curriculum and programs.
* Develops the master schedule based upon student registration.
* Plans and recommends budget, subject to administrative approval.
* Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Assessment, data, and school improve processes
* Curriculum and curriculum trends as well as State and local requirements.
* Adolescent and child development, learning styles, and motivation.
* Budget and financial operations, including how to build a budget and assess building and staff needs.
* Understanding of school laws, rules and regulations, including special education due process.
* Basic and advanced human relations methods and techniques.
* Proper evaluation, coaching and training of certified and non-certified staff.
* Leadership, including providing purpose and direction for groups and individuals, facilitating the development of a shared vision for the school, and formulating goals and planning changes with the staff by setting priorities in terms of the community, the district, staff, and students.
* Delegation of authority, including assigning tasks so that they can be accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner, utilizing subordinates appropriately, and following up on work tasks.
* Ability to innovate and lead teaching and learning.
* Excellent small and large group presentation skills.

Education and Experience:
* Master's degree or Specialist Degree in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership.
* Experience as a principal is preferred but not required.
* Middle School teaching experience is preferred (Grades 5-8).

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing and using hands to handle or feel and occasionally requires walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements:
Licensed as an administrator in the State of Minnesota
Licensed as a teacher in the State of Minnesota

Pay: $94,046 - $115,539 annually
*dependent on education and experience

Full Benefits Package including:
* PTO
* Medical Insurance
* Dental and Vision Insurance
* 403(b)
* TRA
* Life Insurance
* Free School Fitness Center Membership

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We are an EOE.