Clark Street Community School Innovation Principal

Clark Street and Middleton High School( 50/50 Split)

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Contract: Full-time, 230 days

Application Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025

Interview Dates: First Round- Friday, March 7, 2025

                         Second Round- Monday, March 17th, 2025

                         Final Interviews with Senior Leaders- Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Position Summary:

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District seeks a visionary educational leader dedicated to equity, who promotes the empowerment of every student and staff member through the collaborative development of a vision for learning shared and supported by the community.  This position will provide leadership that enables all students to benefit from innovative learning opportunities within Clark Street Community School, our 9-12 democratic, place-based, personalized charter high school, and Middleton High School. 

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

Wisconsin Director of Instruction license (10) preferred

Three years of administrator experience preferred  (preference given for experience in schools that are racially, linguistically, & socioeconomically diverse)

Leadership experience across content areas of curriculum and instruction

Experience and training in equity and racial justice

Leadership Attributes:

Visionary leadership, commitment to social justice, and culturally & linguistically sustaining & responsive practices

Commitment to learning leadership, student engagement & agency, and innovative practices

Ability to authentically engage student, family, staff, and community voices

Commitment to excellence in maintaining a high-quality inclusive educational program 

Leadership style that is grounded in collaboration and shared decision-making- and that builds collective efficacy by bridging across teams

Dynamic communication (oral, written, and listening) and organizational skills

Commitment to learner-centered, place-based education, and sustainable practices

Commitment to developing a visible, approachable, supportive, and collaborative relationship with students

Exemplary management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills

Job Responsibilities:

Clark Street Community School (.50)

Charter School Mission and Vision.

Support the CSCS Mission, “To democratically cultivate a community of engaged learners, serve as a resource for educators, and a catalyst for reform in education throughout our region and our nation,” and the CSCS vision, “To be a leader in democratic, place-based and personalized education, facilitating inspirational and authentic learning experiences that engage students, families, educators, and the community.”

Be a champion for learner-centered design and place-based learning

Understand district charter school function and work to maintain the charter and its independent policies

Ground leadership in the history and an understanding of the foundational practices of CSCS, while collaborating with staff, students, and the CSCS governance board to make informed recommendations that move the school’s mission forward

Learning Leadership

Embrace change and innovation; envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls (and grade levels of) of the classroom and school

Monitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practices are occurring in all classrooms

Collaboratively lead and implement ongoing professional development for and with staff.

Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional growth

Bring an equity lens to the work in the school and create space for conversations about equity

Understand the school’s responsibility to prepare students for success in the futures they envision for themselves

Measure implementation of planned actions and innovations

Foster the collective capacity of staff to enact the mission and vision of CSCS

School Culture

Foster a restorative community and inclusive culture

Make space for and design opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in co-creating and maintaining all aspects of the school’s culture and climate

Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, continuous improvement, social-emotional learning, and behavior

Maintain positive relations with students, staff, families, parent groups, school volunteers, community partners, and outside agencies

Human Resources Leadership

Provide ongoing supervision for school personnel

Recruit and hire qualified staff members who bring diverse experiences and a commitment to equity to the school community

Design and maintain specific support structures to retain diverse staff members

Analyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for CSCS staff

Communication and Advocacy

Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders using multiple forms of communication

Ability to actively listen to and receive feedback

Meet regularly with and be accessible to students, staff, and families to construct and evaluate systems that meet the needs of all learners

Make space for conversations across the high school programs

Advocate for and represent the CSCS mission within the district and in the larger community

Communication about logistics, school operations and calendaring

Operations Management

Administer, manage, and supervise the operations of the school, including student enrollment, student management, budgeting, and scheduling

Stay informed regarding relevant legislative policy and educational reform initiatives

Meet regularly with the Governance Board, prepare and share information on CSCS functions and activities, and develop strategic goals in concert with the board

9th-12th Grade Innovation (.50)

Strategic Planning and Implementation:

Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with the district’s mission and goals

Identify and assess emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in education and career readiness

Create and oversee the implementation of pilot programs and initiatives that enhance learner-centered and profession-based learning opportunities

Program Development:

Design and support programs that integrate real-world experiences, such as internships, apprenticeships, and career exploration

Collaborate with educators to develop curriculum and instructional practices that incorporate innovative and profession-based learning approaches

Evaluate and refine programs based on feedback, performance metrics, and evolving educational needs

Partnerships and Collaboration:

Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, industries, higher education institutions, and community organizations to support innovation and career readiness initiative

Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities for educators and administrators

Research and Evaluation:

Conduct research on educational innovations, profession-based learning models, and effective implementation strategies

Monitor and assess the impact of innovation initiatives on student outcomes and make data-driven recommendations for improvements

Communication and Advocacy:

Advocate for innovation, learner-centered, and profession-based learning within the district and the broader community

Communicate progress, successes, and the challenges of innovation initiatives to constituents, including the Board of Education, families, and the community

Other duties as assigned