What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Principal (PreK-8th Grade) position at Caledonia Cooperative-Barnet School?
Interim Principal Job Announcement
The Caledonia Cooperative School District and Caledonia Central Supervisory Union are seeking an outstanding Interim Principal to lead Barnet School, a small, innovative PreK-8 learning community for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Teaching and Learning at Barnet
At Barnet, we design and implement high-quality educational learning opportunities centered on students’ individual needs. Barnet School is a PBiS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support) school. Through this work and with the guidance of a talented staff, respect and acceptance are emphasized in all we do within the school. As a result, the school feels healthy and safe. It is a spirit of caring and community that makes Barnet School a special school that is valued by the entire community.
We strive to ensure all students are engaged and active learners within a culture of inclusion that values all students as contributing members of our school community. We approach students through a lens of inquiry, honoring their voices, their questions, their curiosity, and their creativity. We see school as an extension of our broader local and world communities where students have the opportunity to grapple with questions that are important both locally and globally, creating active and engaged citizens.
In addition, you are an individual who is:
Highly collaborative with all stakeholders, including community partners
A level-headed, calm communicator
Supportive of strong teacher leadership
Skilled in the implementation of trauma-informed practices
Practices that expand beyond a behaviorist approach to discipline (restorative practices and collaborative problem-solving)
Focused on building a culture of belonging and student voice.
Committed to developing positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
Experience:
Demonstrated ability to coach staff of all experience levels, including teachers new to the profession
Knowledge and experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
Managing resources effectively (including budget and grants management)