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Elementary School Principal Job Description

This posting is for MSA’s new elementary school that is currently in development, with an

anticipated opening of September 2026.

The Math and Science Academy is hiring an experienced principal for our new elementary

school programming. We are seeking a candidate that shares our school’s vision and mission

to effectively implement programming that matches our schools priorities.

Required Qualifications: Current Administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota and a

minimum of three (3) years experience as a Lead Principal in a Minnesota K-12 public school

district.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the elementary classroom setting and demonstrated

experience implementing new programs.

FLSA: 1.0, year round employee.

Desired Start Date: July 1st, 2025

Salary Range: Range from $120,000 to $128,000 based on qualifications and experience.

This posting will be open until 03. Below are key dates for the interviewing process:

• Initial review of application materials 3
• Tentative interview dates the week of 03
• Date range may change based on applications and availability of candidates.

Reports to the MSA Executive Director

The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks

performed by those holding this type of position.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include:

• The ability to examine new approaches and methods, initiate action and render

recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability of collaborating with stakeholders in planning and decision-making

processes.

• Proven track record of taking leading change management initiatives and the

implementation of strategic initiatives.

• The ability to lead and encourage a team of individuals to reach established strategic

objectives.

• The ability to build a strong sense of community and work effectively with diverse

parents and community groups.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing

obligations, projects and initiatives.

Instructional Leadership:

• Pursues the vision and executes the mission of the school.
• Coaches, mentors and evaluate teachers.

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• Conducts observations of teachers consistent with state statutes, authorizer goals, and

the directive of the executive director.

• Evaluates curriculum and its instruction to ensure rigor and academic excellence for all

students.

• Develops and implements an effective staff mentoring program for all K-5 staff with less

than three years experience at MSA.

• Answers parent questions about curriculum and coordinates tours for prospective

families as requested.

• Works with the Administrative team to develop and execute effective Professional

Development programs .

• Participates in staff in-service training.
• Oversees student services for K-5.

Staff Supervision:

• Actively recruits and retains highly qualified and diverse staff.
• Implements and follows the Teacher Growth Plan as needed.
• Submits recommendations to the Executive Director for staff retention.
• Provides direction for the Elementary School teaching staff, other educational staff, and

paraprofessionals.

• Evaluates teacher and staff members in grades K-5 using the Math and Science

Academy’s evaluation process

• Communicates re-licensure requirements to staff as needed/required.
• Distributes Professional Development CEU’s to staff upon completion of training.
• Hires and oversees part time staff including lunch and recess monitors and parking lot

attendants.

Communication and Interaction

• Promotes the MSA Mission and Vision in all communication and interactions.
• Embodies MSA Core Values in daily activities.
• Treats all students and families in an equitable manner.
• Coordinates screening and benchmark assessment of K-5 students.
• Leads the Student Support Process.
• Works with students, families and staff to provide effective academic and behavioral

interventions.

• Oversees K-5 student behavior and consequences, both positive and corrective.
• Investigates any reported student behavior incidents.
• Investigates any reported K-5 staff members and informs the Executive Director of

findings.

• Actively participates with parents/guardians and staff to promote communication and

collaborations in a timely fashion.

• Maintains and follows the chain of communication to foster an effective system of

communication between teachers, staff, students, and parents/guardians.

• Resolves internal and external inquiries from parents/guardians, employees, and outside

organizations regarding school operations and policy.

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• Participates in administrative team meetings.
• Provides the Executive Director with a monthly update on individual goals.
• Attends/participates in weekly staff meetings.
• Informs the Executive Director of any safety issues that arise.
• Assists with improved communications between advisors/parents/guardians/staff as

needed.

• Provides content for the MSA daily announcements, as well as weekly staff and

community newsletters and updates.

• Informs the school community about educational practices and trends as well as the

policies, practices, successes, and challenges.

• Attends IEP and 504 meetings as district representative, when required.
• Leads K-5 grade level meetings.
• Leads department or staff meetings as needed.
• Ensures all mandated reports are submitted on time and accurately.

Physical Job Requirements:
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

• This is a primarily stationary position however the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, climb,

balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for periods of time.

• May regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. at a time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit; use hands to finger,

handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Duties are performed in a typical school setting. There are minimal environmental hazards and risks

associated with the nature of the work.

Salary : $120,000 - $128,000