Assistant Principal

Intermediate District 287 • Brooklyn Park, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intermediate District 287 is seeking candidates for an Assistant Principal position at Ann Bremer Education Center located in Brooklyn Park, MN. The district is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff, prioritizing a trauma-informed approach and offering comprehensive support services with small class sizes. They value diverse perspectives and are focused on hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education or related field
• Three (3) years of professional-level experience working in an educational setting
• Valid licensure as K-12 Principal
• An Assistant Principal hired on or after July 1, 2024, may be placed at any step on the salary schedule. In order to advance beyond three (3) steps of the salary schedule, the Assistant Principal must earn a Director of Special Education license. Once the Assistant Principal earns the Director of Special Education license, they may move to the salary step commensurate with their original placement on the salary schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Special Education licensure and teaching experience in special education

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs
• Coordinating and supervising of program activities
• Overall supervision of the facility
• Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff
• Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas
• Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed
• Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school
• Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information
• Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress
• Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards
• Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion
• Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development
• Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal
• Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others
• Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal
• Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions
• Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned
• Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed
• Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings
• Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities
• Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures
• Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures
• Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students
• Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students
• Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts
• Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave

Benefits

• Low cost medical insurance
• No premium employee only (Single coverage) medical insurance
• Infertility benefits
• $40 copay for outpatient mental health services
• Low cost dental insurance
• District funded HRA account
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
• Retirement benefits through TRA
• Optional 403b with district match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mental Health benefits
• Ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal