Position Start Date
7 / 1 / 2025
Salary / Wage
Salary to Commensurate with Experience
Terms / Schedule
230 days a year / 1.0 FTE; Full-time; Regular Contract
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
Location : Middleton High School
Start Date : July 1, 2025
Contract : Full-time, 230 days
Application Deadline : Monday, March 03, 2025
Interview Dates : First Round- Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Second Round- Thursday, March 13, 2025
Final Interviews with Superintendent- Friday, March 14, 2025
Position Summary :
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is seeking a visionary school leader dedicated to equity who promotes the empowerment of each and every student through the collaborative development of a vision for learning that is shared and supported by the school community. The high school principal leads a large team of leaders and staff members; Middleton High School serves approximately 2300 students.
District Mission : To educate all students to be contributing members of our community and global society by inspiring them with a lifelong love of learning, challenging them with rigorous and innovative curriculum, and empowering them through inclusion and collaboration.
District Vision : Inclusive, innovative, and inspiring schools where every student thrives.
Qualifications :
- Minimum requirement of a Master's Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership
- Wisconsin Principal license (51) required; Director of Instruction (10) or Director of Pupil Services (80) License preferred
- Five years of successful administrative experience required (preference given for experience in schools that are racially, linquistically, & socioeconomically diverse)
- Three years of administrator practitioner experience preferred at the secondary level
- Leadership experience across content areas of curriculum, instruction, and student services
- Experience and training in equity and racial justice
- Wisconsin DPI
Leadership Attributes :
Visionary leadership, commitment to social justice, and culturally & linguistically responsive practicesCommitment to learning leadership, student agency & engagement, and innovative practicesHighly collaborative leader who builds collective efficacy by bridging across teams and employee groupsProven ability to lead and manage a complex organization, including effective change management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skillsAbility to engage and relate well with staff, students, families, and communityCommitment to excellence in establishing a high-quality, inclusive educational programDistributive leadership style that encourages collaboration and shared decision-makingExcellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skillsProgressive vision for learning and innovation at the high school level and a strong understanding of current educational trends and research-based best practicesProven ability to utilize data to improve student learning and outcomes and plan effective, dynamic adult learningJob Responsibilities :
Learning Leadership
Collaboratively lead the implementation of the 9-12 vision for learningEmbrace change and innovation; ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom (and grade levels) and schoolMonitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practice are occurring in all classroomsCollaboratively lead and implement ongoing professional development for staffAnalyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional collaboration and program developmentBring an equity lens to the work in the school, across programs, and on the leadership team, and create space for conversations about equityUnderstand the school's responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global societyAnalyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for building staffMeasure implementation of planned actions and innovationsSchool Culture
Foster a community of continuous improvementDesign opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school's culture and climateEstablish a culture of high expectations for academics, social-emotional learning, and behaviorMaintain positive relations with families, parent groups, school volunteers, community partners, and outside agenciesHuman Resources Leadership
Provide ongoing supervision for school personnel, including the high school leadership teamRecruit and hire qualified staff members who bring diverse experiences and a commitment to equity to the school communityDesign and maintain specific support structures to retain diverse staff membersCommunication
Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders using multiple forms of communicationMeet regularly with students, staff, and families to construct and evaluate systems that meet the needs of all learnersOperations Management
Administer, manage, and supervise the operations of the school in compliance under the direction of the Superintendent and in alignment with the policies of the Board of EducationMaintain a pulse on relevant legislative policy and educational reform initiativesServe as a champion of and liaison for building design and capital improvement projectsAttend to the physical and psychological safety of students and staff, and ensure that district safety and security plan and procedures are implementedOther duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
Degree
Master
Licenses
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