Middleton High School Principal

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.

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  Minimum requirement of a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership
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  Wisconsin Principal license (51) required; Director of Instruction (10) or Director of Pupil Services (80) License preferred
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  Five years of successful administrative experience required (preference given for experience in schools that are racially, linquistically, & socioeconomically diverse)
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  Three years of administrator practitioner experience preferred at the secondary level
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  Leadership experience across content areas of curriculum, instruction, and student services
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  Experience and training in equity and racial justice


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Leadership Attributes:

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  Visionary leadership, commitment to social justice, and culturally & linguistically responsive practices
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  Commitment to learning leadership, student agency & engagement, and innovative practices
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  Highly collaborative leader who builds collective efficacy by bridging across teams and employee groups
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  Proven ability to lead and manage a complex organization, including effective change management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills
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  Ability to engage and relate well with staff, students, families, and community
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  Commitment to excellence in establishing a high-quality, inclusive educational program
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  Distributive leadership style that encourages collaboration and shared decision-making
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  Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
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  Progressive vision for learning and innovation at the high school level and a strong understanding of current educational trends and research-based best practices
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  Proven ability to utilize data to improve student learning and outcomes and plan effective, dynamic adult learning

Job Responsibilities:

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  Collaboratively lead the implementation of the 9-12 vision for learning
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  Embrace change and innovation; ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom (and grade levels) and school
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  Monitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practice are occurring in all classrooms
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  Collaboratively lead and implement ongoing professional development for staff
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  Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional collaboration and program development
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  Bring an equity lens to the work in the school, across programs, and on the leadership team, and create space for conversations about equity
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  Understand the school’s responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society
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  Analyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for building staff
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  Measure implementation of planned actions and innovations

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  Foster a community of continuous improvement
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  Design opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate
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  Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, social-emotional learning, and behavior
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  Maintain positive relations with families, parent groups, school volunteers, community partners, and outside agencies

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  Provide ongoing supervision for school personnel, including the high school leadership team
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  Recruit and hire qualified staff members who bring diverse experiences and a commitment to equity to the school community
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  Design and maintain specific support structures to retain diverse staff members

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  Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders using multiple forms of communication
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  Meet regularly with students, staff, and families to construct and evaluate systems that meet the needs of all learners

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  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 Education
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  Maintain a pulse on relevant legislative policy and educational reform initiatives
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  Serve as a champion of and liaison for building design and capital improvement projects
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  Attend to the physical and psychological safety of students and staff, and ensure that district safety and security plan and procedures are implemented

Other duties as assigned.

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