About Spring Lake Park Schools

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success. We are looking for a principal to partner with staff at Park Terrace in taking their next step towards our system vision.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who ...

... firmly believes:

• each student can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
• in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

• visible instructional leadership, consistent engagement in effective, ongoing communication with staff, students, and community, and valuing varying insights in planning and decision-making;
• the ability to effectively lead and manage school improvement design, planning, and professional learning, creating a learner-centered, change-adept school culture;
• the learning and application of the tools of cultural proficiency to guide individual and schoolwide growth; living the guiding principles of cultural proficiency, leading through the essential elements of cultural competence, and applying the cultural proficiency continuum to consistently move a school towards cultural proficiency
• an interest and ability to capitalize on the creativity of staff, supporting the development and implementation of innovative practices focused on personalizing learning to dramatically improve student engagement and learning;
• the skills to develop and lead an effective school-wide approach to behavior supports that is both proactive and responsive, developing a safe, welcoming, and enriching learning environment;
• success in creatively utilizing resources - time, human, and fiscal - to enhance student, teacher and staff success;
• successful implementation of a collaborative service delivery model, including research-based intervention and enrichment opportunities, increasing the achievement of diverse student populations;
• a commitment to personal professional learning and development through a strong understanding of research and literature related to education, student learning, organizational and school change, and leadership;
• highly effective interpersonal and communication skills with students, family, and staff.

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or other related area required
• Meet State of Minnesota Administrative Certification requirements
• Demonstrated leadership in Spring Lake Park Schools; Previous experience in an administrative role if outside of Spring Lake Park Schools

Licensing Requirements
Current Minnesota K-12 Principal license or eligibility is required

Salary
Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region

How to Apply
Application deadline is May 3, 2024.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must submit a letter detailing the candidate's interest and qualifications. Letters should be sent to Dr. Jeff Ronneberg at jronne@district16.org and Anthony Mayer at amayer@district16.org

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Anthony Mayer, Executive Director of Human Resources amayer@district16.org or or Dr. Jeff Ronneberg, Superintendent of Schools, at jronne@district16.org or .

Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.