Associate Principal for Teaching & Learning

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Start Date:  July 1, 2025

Contract:  Full-time 225 day contract

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Interview Dates:

  1st-Round:  Thursday, May 22, 2025
  2nd-Round:  Monday, May 26, 2025

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is seeking an Associate Principal who provides leadership at the high school level to help create and maintain a positive school culture and an equitable and just environment for all members of the school community during a time of significant change. The associate principals assist the high school principals in the following general areas: providing vision and direction; inspiring, supporting, and supervising students and staff members, including formally evaluating faculty members; managing building operations and maintaining safety; and administering district policy. MCPASD leaders examine how their personal experiences and biases impact their ability to effectively serve all students. They possess a deep understanding of the systemic biases within the education system which serve to perpetuate inequities for some students and families. They understand their role as a change agent and work with other staff, students, and community members to redesign the system in a manner which actively repays the educational debt owed to historically marginalized students and families. 

DISTRICT GOALS:
● Improve student engagement and well-being in order to improve student achievement: Ensure an inclusive, innovative, inspiring, culturally and linguistically responsive and supportive learning environment for all students. Increase student commitment to and enthusiasm for innovative learning; foster talent development and create a sense of hope for the future
● Enhance adult engagement and well-being: Ensure an inclusive, innovative, inspiring and supportive working and adult learning environment through meaningful collaboration. Engage families. Take care of ourselves, our students, and each other

● Plan for Growth: Ensure facilities and resources meet the needs of all of our students and staff

JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL for TEACHING & LEARNING

QUALIFICATIONS :
Required:
● Valid Wisconsin teaching and administrative certificates
● Master's degree in educational administration or equivalent
● At least three years of teaching experience at the secondary level
● Demonstrated knowledge and leadership in curriculum and instructional practices, authentic assessment, staffing and student discipline
● Ability to develop positive relations with students, staff, and community members
● Holds a lens for racial equity and social justice
Preferred:
● Building level leadership experience, e.g., administration or instructional coaching

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :
● Assists the principal in defining and communicating the mission, vision, values, goals and expectations of the total school program
● Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
● Adheres to, and complies with, all Board of Education policies, regulations and operating procedures
● Supervises, evaluates and coaches staff as assigned
● Provides leadership of building operations and safety as assigned.
● Guides the master scheduling process, and provides recommendations for teaching assignments and staffing with a student-centered focus.
● Coordinates and leads supervision of student activities, as needed.
● Leads School Improvement Team, assesses progress and guides work with Multi-tiered System of Supports, Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices and Restorative Practices.
● Communicates effectively, works cooperatively and interacts positively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and community exercising courtesy, discretion, and self-control.
● Provides leadership with the budgeting processes at the building and district level.
● Takes a leadership role in the recruitment and hiring of staff at the building level.
● Remains current on educational theory and best practices through participation in leadership development activities and by networking with peers.