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Elementary Principal

Alexandria Public Schools is currently seeking a full-time Principal to serve the students and staff at Woodland Elementary School commencing July 1, 2023. 
 
Alexandria Public Schools: 
The Alexandria Public School District is the connecting hub for the communities of Alexandria, Carlos, Forada, Garfield, Miltona, Nelson and surrounding townships. With 9 exceptional schools serving over 4,000 students, our district offers a seamless system from preschool to grade 12. Our district is committed to comprehensive academic programs that foster personal growth in all students. 

Job Summary: 
A dynamic leader who will maximize the potential of each student and staff member as well as build strong relationships with all stakeholders. Advocate for students, staff, school, district and public education by being responsive to parents and community,
creating a welcoming climate and culture, marketing school programs, promoting and supporting parental involvement for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach. Instructional leader for the site and district. Responsible
for student achievement, focused conversations with teachers, daily classroom visits, shares and models effective teaching strategies, confronts classroom mediocrity, has high expectations, provides structure, strong disciplinarian, creates and maintains positive school climate (orderly), drive to move school forward, and includes all staff in the team effort in promoting student achievement for the purpose of providing support to site staff in order to
increase student achievement.

Essential Functions
 
Develop student daily schedules; create staff schedules; review and allocate budgets and resources; assign, discipline, review and conduct staff hiring. Coordinate and conduct staff observations; coordinate and schedule paraprofessional duties; supervise and coordinate secretarial staff; coordinate with lead custodian or building maintenance and facility improvements. Plan and coordinate overall building budget; approve requests and evaluate priorities for large projects. Plan and lead meetings with teaching staff and non-certified staff; attend and present at public relations

Education and Experience
Master’s degree with coursework in Education, or related field and considerable experience in classroom teaching, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
Minnesota K-12 Principal License
 
Date of Closing: March 15, 2023
 
Alexandria Lakes Area: 
Alexandria is ranked as the fastest growing micropolitan in Minnesota. Proud traditions blend well with our forward thinking. Residents enjoy the best of lake country living with the ease of urban amenities. We relish our established community as we seek out new century progress for industry, tourism, business growth, health care, housing and leisure surrounded by the splendor of Minnesota’s four seasons.
 
The Alexandria area has embraced the concept that learning is life-long. A multitude of educational opportunities, from birth to end of life, can be found throughout the local area. Alexandria is home to a state-of-the-art, academy-based high school and a technical and community college that boasts some of the highest retention, graduation and career placement rates in the state.