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Saint Paul Public Schools

Barack and Michelle Obama Middle School Principal - December 2024 Start Date

Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199


General InformationCURRENTLY RECRUITING PRINCIPAL FOR

BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

for the 2024-25 Academic Year, Start date in December 2024

At Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), our mission is both bold and simple: to

inspire

students to

think critically ,

pursue their dreams

and

change the world.

SPPS is Minnesota's second-largest school district, educating over 33,000 students across 69 schools. Highly trained and deeply dedicated staff, cutting-edge academic programs, and strong community support are among the district's hallmarks. Our students speak more than 100 languages, sharing their ideas and cultures with their classmates and teachers every single day.

About Obama Middle School

Obama Middle School offers students a rigorous learning environment in a building that will house two separate programs: The middle school and the Montessori elementary school. Serving as a strong pathway for our elementary Montessori sites and other students from around our amazing city, Obama Middle School will work to foster independence, discovery, and real-world experiences. Serving just 6th grade for the school year 2024-25, all students will have access to arts, science, social studies and so much more! As we grow and learn together, we will build partnerships with community organizations to provide students with access to learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Families will serve as a critical member of the school community as we grow together to help shape, inform and identify the experiences of our scholars to be active, engaged citizens in the broader world.

Our Guiding Values:

ACHIEVEMENT: Fostering academic success by taking action to increase student achievement through challenging and collaborative learning.

COMMUNICATION: Engaging with sincerity and honesty by using language that can be understood by all.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Pursuing excellence by identifying and strengthening what is working well and being flexible to change what is not.

COLLABORATION: Working together in a respectful manner that values and honors families, staff, students and the community.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Holding ourselves to high standards for the outcomes of student achievement and operational, instructional and fiscal performance.

INCLUSIVE CULTURE: Embracing each individual's culture, race, ethnicity, ability and identity.

Our Mission:

Inspire

students to

think critically , pursue their

dreams

and

change the world .

The Human Resource Department will review your qualifications and may contact you for an interview.

The ideal leader will:

Articulate a vision and mission statement for the new school.

Design a program to meet the academic needs of students.

Engage and prepare team members in starting a new school.

Establish partnerships with parents and community organizations to develop enrichment and enhancement opportunities.

Develop curriculum that integrates culturally relevant content and experiences.

Be focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance.

Influence and motivate others to reach their potential.

Be solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems.

Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders.

Communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures.

Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice.

Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education.

Thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Possess strong pedagogical skills and be highly effective at coaching other adults.

Reporting Relationship:

Report to an Assistant Superintendent.

This posting will remain open until November 1, 2024.

Essential Functions:

Instructional Leadership for High Student Academic Performance

Climate, Culture, and Safety Leadership

Organizational Management

Professional Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree and hold a proper and valid administrative licensure from the Minnesota Department of Education. Experience as a school leader is required.

Note:

Candidates will also be required to hold a current principal position or a similar academic executive-level role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Building or district administrative leadership experience. Teaching experience in a K-12 setting. Experience working with urban schools, students and families, and outside partners with demonstrated exemplary results.

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