Assistant Principal - LaFollette - SY

La Follette High

Length of

Contract:

207 days

Annual Compensation: $ - $

Empower the Future:
Lead for Transformation in Education

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) offers an exceptional opportunity with a defined vision, a collaborative strategic framework, culture of collaboration, comprehensive district support, and outstanding professional development opportunities.

As an equal opportunity employer, MMSD actively encourages applications from veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities.

MMSD is on a mission to redefine education. Vision: every school will be a thriving school, fostering growth so students graduate ready for college, career, and community.

We are unreservedly committed to anti‑racism and Black Excellence.

• Academic Achievement:
  Ensure that every student excels academically.
• Positive School Climates:
  Create a nurturing environment where all students and adults thrive.
• Empower African American Youth:
  Prioritize Black Excellence for African American children and youth.

• Champion anti‑racist teaching and learning, lead conversations about equity.
• Transform educator mindsets to center Black Excellence and anti‑racist teaching.
• Advocate for historically marginalized stakeholders, fostering inclusion for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
• Promote equity in access to effective instruction and support.

• Leverage staff strengths for advancing school goals.
• Provide actionable feedback to teachers, supporting ongoing professional development.
• Recruit and select outstanding staff that mirror the student demographic.
• Foster a growth‑mindset culture, empowering professional development and potential of all staff.

• Develop and communicate a compelling vision and School Improvement Plan.
• Enhance teachers’ capacity to engage in continuous improvement.
• Foster collaborative planning, data analysis, and adjustment of instructional practices.
• Implement change management for the Science of Reading and adopted high‑quality curriculum.

• Exhibit emotional intelligence aligned with district vision and values.
• Uphold ethical decision‑making.
• Encourage creativity and innovative problem‑solving.
• Implement feedback systems for improved school performance.
• Maintain a growth mindset, seek and embrace feedback, coaching, and ongoing improvement.

• Assess school culture and implement necessary improvements.
• Manage conflict effectively.
• Forge authentic partnerships and communication with parents and families.
• Build capacity in teachers and stakeholders to lead improvement strategies.

• Monitor school operations and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitor School Improvement Plan progress.
• Align and monitor school budget, including resource allocation.
• Engage with policymakers to influence policies impacting the school.

• for WI DPI’s Administrator license requirements: (link removed)
• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or a related field.
• Eligibility for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as Principal PreK-12 (51).
• Three years/6 semesters of successful teaching experience.
• Alignment with MMSD's vision and core values.
• Commitment to excellence with equity, anti‑racism, and Black Excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership experience focused on school improvement.
• Expertise in standards‑based instruction and assessment, differentiated instruction, and technology.
• Ability to use data to improve student learning and facilitate professional learning.
• Deep understanding of serving all students in an inclusive instructional design.
• Strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Cross‑cultural competence and a commitment to cultural proficiency.

• Leadership experience in an administrative or management role in education.
• Expertise in Special Education.
• Expertise in serving multilingual learners.
• Effective supervision and evaluation of professional staff.
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