Elementary School Principal

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

and the job listing Expires on March 7, 2026

Final Interview with Superintendent: 3/17/26

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is seeking a visionary school leader dedicated to equity, who promotes the empowerment of every student through the collaborative development of a vision for learning that is shared and supported by the school community.

• 2-4 Years of Leadership Experience Strongly Preferred.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English Strongly Preferred.

• Embrace change and innovation; the ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school.
• Monitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practices are occurring in all classrooms.
• Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional collaboration.
• Bring an equity lens to the work in the school and on the leadership team, and create space for conversations about equity.
• Understand the school’s responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society.
• Analyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for staff.
• Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior.
• Maintain positive relations with families, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other community agencies.
• Design opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate.
• 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.
• Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders through multiple channels.
• Meet regularly with students, staff, and families to assist in meeting the needs of all learners.
• Operations Management
• Administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policies and under the direction of the Superintendent.
• Keep current on legal, financial, and educational reform initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

• Visionary leadership, commitment to social justice, and culturally & linguistically responsive practices.
• Commitment to learning leadership, student engagement, and innovative practices.
• Effective management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills.
• Ability to relate well with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Commitment to excellence in establishing a high-quality, inclusive educational program.
• Distributive leadership style that encourages collaboration and shared decision-making.
• Dynamic communication (oral, written, and listening) and organizational skills.
• Commitment to sustainable practices and environmental education.

Working Conditions:

This job is performed primarily inside, with the occasional need to go to meetings outside the building and/or to other District buildings.