Heritage Elementary School Co-Principal

How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply via WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3285.

Applications submitted through really will not be reviewed.

WECAN Application Deadline: 05/01/2025

Position Summary:

The Waunakee Community School District is looking for a talented individual to join the district’s administrative team as the Co-Principal of Heritage Elementary School. The Co-Principal will collaborate with the current Principal, who is retiring in June 2026, to maintain and grow a safe and positive school culture. The Co-Principal will serve as an instructional leader to secure the best possible educational outcomes for all students. This role requires a strong commitment to educational equity, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and innovative instructional practices.

Our three elementary schools are warm, welcoming environments where students grow academically and personally. Our dedicated educators emphasize high standards, character development, and a positive mindset. In addition to strong core instruction, students engage in enriching subjects such as art, music, physical education, library and technology skills, and guidance. Our world language program integrates Spanish with social studies, fostering cultural awareness and global perspectives. With a focus on developing confidence and lifelong learning habits, our elementary schools set the stage for success.

At Waunakee Community School District, we empower students to reach their highest potential, celebrate their unique talents, and become confident, capable leaders of tomorrow. Join us in shaping the future!

Video about our district: https://youtu.be/aMcfC3U_SRE

Essential Functions: Other duties may be assigned. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents.

Leadership

• Develop and articulate the vision for the school that is aligned with the vision for the district.
• Collaboratively create and cultivate a safe and positive school culture and climate for students and staff.
• Involve staff in shared decision-making under administrative leadership
• Work with staff to develop and support building level goals that reflect the educational objectives of the district.

Human Relations

• Collaborate to promote clear expectations, well-defined channels of communication and relationships between administrators, students, parents/guardians, and staff.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders for identifying relevant issues and recommending or implementing action plans.
• Involve parents/guardians, staff, and students in gathering and disseminating information related to school and district programs and policies.

Personnel

• Supervise and evaluate staff by implementing established district policies, procedures and protocols.
• Lead the interviewing and recommendation process for building staff by identifying needs and selection criteria.
• Provide leadership and direction for effective instructional practices and staff development.

Students

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment for students which includes attendance and behavior management.
• Participate in creating, implementing and communicating expectations, procedures, and practices.
• Encourage and support student participation in school-sponsored activities.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Initiate and implement procedures and activities that will improve the educational experience of all students.
• Create/delegate, implement and communicate the master schedule.

School Management

• Develop, monitor, and control the building budget.
• Work with custodial and maintenance team members, staff and other administration to recommend facility improvements.
• Serve as the building level school safety officer and designate an additional administrator or staff member to fill the second role.

Professional and External Relations

• Present to and/or represent the school in a variety of settings for maintaining ongoing community support for education goals and the district, such as forums, groups, and advisory councils.
• Serve as advocate for learners and appropriate public education
• Participate in professional learning activities on a local, state and national level.
• Remain current in and promote research and practices related to learners, education and instructional leadership.
• Develop relationships with community agencies and activities to support the school program.
• Collaborate with staff and other administrators to establish opportunities for parent/guardian and community involvement in school programs and activities.

How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply via WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3285.

Applications submitted through really will not be reviewed.

WECAN Application Deadline: 05/01/2025

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Waunakee School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political or religious affiliation, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, the authorized use of family or medical leave or worker’s compensation benefits, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law, or according to District policy. Reasonable accommodations shall be made for qualified individuals with a disability, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the District. A reasonable accommodation is a change or adjustment to job duties or work environment that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of a position or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment compared to those enjoyed by employees without disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $135,000 - $145,000