Assistant Principal - LaFollette - SY

Assistant Principal – LaFollette High – 26-27 SY

Empower the Future:
Lead for Transformation in Education

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

• Equity Leadership:
  • Champion anti‑racist teaching and learning, leading 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.
• Human Resource Leadership:
  • Leverage staff strengths to advance school goals.
  • Provide actionable feedback to teachers and support ongoing professional development.
  • Recruit and select outstanding staff that mirror the student demographic.
  • Foster a growth‑mindset culture, empowering and nurturing the professional development and potential of all staff.
• Instructional Leadership:
  • Develop and communicate a compelling vision and School Improvement Plan.
  • Enhance teachers’ capacity to engage in continuous improvement.
  • Foster collaborative planning, data analysis, and adjustments of instructional practices.
  • Implement the Science of Reading and high‑quality curriculum with a change‑management focus.
• Personal Behavior:
  • Exhibit emotional intelligence aligned with the district’s vision and values.
  • Uphold ethical decision‑making.
  • Encourage creativity and innovative problem‑solving.
  • Implement feedback systems for improved school performance.
  • Maintain a growth mindset, consistently seeking and embracing feedback, coaching, and ongoing improvement.
• Intentional and Collaborative School Culture:
  • 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.
• School Management:
  • Monitor school operations and ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Monitor School Improvement Plan progress.
  • Align and monitor the school budget, including resource allocation.
  • Engage with policymakers to influence policies affecting the school.

• 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 integration.
• Ability to use data for improving student learning and facilitating professional learning.
• Deep understanding of inclusive instructional design for all students.
• 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.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect with students and families.
• Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Hmong and/or ASL.

We offer a generous salary schedule, including a merit pay program tied to performance and years of service, and a comprehensive benefits package.

MMSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, physical appearance, marital status, disability, arrest or conviction record, membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any reserve component of the military forces of the United States or this state, political belief, sexual orientation, less than honorable discharge, source of income, or student status.