Elementary School Principal - Greenleaf Elementary

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
6/28/2024

Location:
Greenleaf Elementary School

Closing Date:
07/09/2024

District:
Independent School District 196Description:
1.0 FTE Principal

Effective Date of Employment:
August 5, 2024

Application Deadline: Persons wishing to be considered should submit the following no later 4:00 p.m., July 9, 2024.

• A completed District 196 online application form; http://www.district196.org/ as an EXTERNAL applicant.
• A letter of application and resume detailing work history and qualifications for the position, and
• Three letters of recommendation.

Application Procedures:
All candidates apply online at www.district196.org as an External applicant

Greenleaf Elementary School Principal

Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools) is seeking outstanding candidates to apply for the position of principal at Greenleaf Elementary School. The district is pursuing candidates who possess Equity and Excellence leadership beliefs and actions.

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Greenleaf Elementary School is a school of approximately 700 students in the suburban area of Eagan. The mission of Greenleaf Elementary School, and our other elementary schools, is to nurture the development of responsible citizens in an increasingly interdependent and diverse society. Greenleaf Elementary School offers an interdisciplinary approach to a rigorous core curriculum. Students engage in innovative and challenging instruction designed to enhance children's natural curiosity and their critical and creative thinking. Teachers empower students to inquire, express and discover their unique abilities through a variety of experiences. Greenleaf's reputation as a welcoming, safe environment is known throughout the community. The staff has established strong, positive partnerships with parents and community members

Responsibilities:
The principal reports to the director of elementary education responsible for overall direction and administration of Greenleaf Elementary School facilities, resources and instructional programs. This includes selection, supervision, development and evaluation of licensed and support staff, budgets, capital expenditures, building policies and procedures, schedules and public relations. The principal is also responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment in the school.

Qualifications:

• MN K-12 administrative license.
• Proven successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrates prior significant leadership of elementary education programs.
• Demonstrated success is necessary in assessing needs, setting goals and implementing and evaluating.
• Possesses an exemplary inclusive academic program for elementary students.
• Possesses outstanding organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, staff and the public.
• A compassionate leader with integrity
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Compensation will include a salary in the range of $140,536 - 150,378 (based on 2023-24 school year) depending upon qualifications, plus an excellent benefits program.

Responsible to:
Director of Elementary Education

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson ([redacted] - [redacted]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson ([redacted] - [redacted]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni ([redacted] - Michael.B[redacted]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen ([redacted] - [redacted]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).