Associate High School Principal

Position Type:
Principal/Associate Principal

Date Posted:
4/18/2025

Location:
Spring Lake Park High School

START DATE: July 1, 2025
DUTY DAYS: 220 Duty Days


ABOUT SPRING LAKE PARK SCHOOLS
The Spring Lake Park School District is a suburban Minneapolis system of 6,200 students serving the communities of Blaine, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park. The District is seeking an innovative, learner-centered leader for the
position of associate principal. We are committed to finding a leader who values working in a collaborative culture with teachers, staff, and colleagues to create the conditions necessary to personalize learning and meet the
unique needs and interests of each young person we work with.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The successful Spring Lake Park High School Associate Principal will be an individual who...
... firmly believes:

• in creating the conditions that lead to each student feeling valued and knowing they belong at our high school;
• that each student will leave our high school prepared for their future, developing the academic and life skills needed to prepare them for whatever their future holds;
• that student needs, interests, and motivations must be at the core of designing personalized learning through engaging student work and learning experiences;
• in creatively and flexibly utilizing resources to effectively meet the learning needs and interests of each student;
• in capitalizing on the creativity of teachers and staff to innovate and develop new ways of working with students to foster agency, self-direction and success; and
• in creating a learner-centered culture of collective efficacy where each staff member feels valued, competent and has a sense of belonging.

... has demonstrated:

• experience with educational practices of engagement consistent with the Spring Lake Park Schools core components of innovative and personalized learning;
• experience in facilitating high-quality professional learning and continuous improvement;
• the ability to build high expectations of and meaningful relationships with students, consistent with our promise of knowing each young person by name, strength, interest, and need;
• the ability to build meaningful relationships with and support of staff through visibility and effective, consistent communication;
• experience, and/or strong ability to, develop school schedules that allow for flexibility in meeting the needs and interests of students;
• a commitment to cultural proficiency, with a willingness to lead others in examining and changing practices that may get in the way of ensuring each learner we serve has sense of value, belonging, and experiences success;
• commitment to personal professional learning; and
• highly effective communication, within and beyond the school community, increasing the connection and engagement with staff, families, and community

QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in an administrator or assistant principal role desired
Previous school-level leadership required, preferably at the secondary-school level

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Minnesota K-12 Principal licensure required.

SALARY:


HOW TO APPLY
Open until filled with applications reviewed as they are submitted beginning May 5. Apply online at www.springlakeparkschools.org. If any questions or inquries, please contact Anthony Mayer, Executive Director of Human
Resources at amayer@district16.org.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.