Principal Two Positions

JOB  - Principal (Two Positions)

Two full-time positions available 07/01/2026.

Spring Creek and Bridgewater Elementary Schools

1.0 FTE 47 weeks/year

Northfield Public Schools is seeking two skilled, forward-thinking, equity-minded principals committed to preparing every student for lifelong success at Bridgewater and Spring Creek Elementary Schools. The successful candidate will ensure an exemplary school culture in which students, families, and staff feel safe, welcome, and valued. The successful candidate will prioritize academic excellence by ensuring achievement of the school district's strategic plan vision, commitments, and benchmarks.

Prior experience working with diverse student populations is preferred. A current principal's license issued by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board is required.

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the elementary principal manages the operation and educational programs of the elementary school, including supervising teachers and other staff, and evaluating and pursuing related programs.

Each principal shall administer in such places as shall be designated by the Board of Education, shall faithfully perform the duties prescribed by the School Board for the position held, and shall be governed by federal laws, the laws of the State of Minnesota, rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education, and by Board policies, rules, regulations and orders issued by properly designated officials of the school district.

• Leadership, including providing purpose and direction for groups and individuals, facilitating the development of a shared vision for the school, and formulating goals and planning changes with the staff by setting priorities in terms of the community, the district, staff, and students.
• Cultural competency to effectively serve district staff, students, families, and community members from diverse backgrounds. Information collection, including gathering facts and data, seeking knowledge of policies, rules, laws, precedents and practices, managing data flow, and classifying and organizing information for decision making and monitoring.
• Problem analysis, including analyzing information, framing issues, and identifying causes, seeking additional information, framing and reframing possible solutions, demonstrating conceptual flexibility, and assisting others in forming opinions.
• Judgment, including the ability to formulate logical conclusions from quality and timely decisions, adaptability and the ability to prioritize.
• Organizational oversight, including scheduling work to use resources appropriately to meet goals, scheduling activity flow, monitoring procedures to regulate activities, as well as project deadlines.
• Implementation, including putting programs into action, facilitating coordination and collaboration of tasks, establishing checkpoints and monitoring progress, providing corrections when required, and supporting those who are responsible.
• Delegation of authority, including assigning tasks so that they can be accomplished in a timely and appropriate manner, utilizing subordinates appropriately, and following up on work tasks.
• Ability to accommodate cognition and achievement differences. Written and oral communications.
• The ability to transport self among district buildings and to regional and state meetings and workshops as necessary.

Base Salary starting at $166,471 - Subject to change upon the settlement of the 2026-28 Northfield Principals Association Agreement.

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) Plan and District Match.
• District Paid Life Insurance.
• $5,500 Doctorate Stipends.

3/5/2026 - EOE (2/12/2026). Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

* Applicants must upload a minimum of 3 current letters of recommendation.

• The principal supervises licensed and non-licensed staff, including providing for performance evaluation and staff development.
• Recruits, interviews and recommends staff for employment.
• Engages faculty and others to plan and participate in recruitment and development.
• Develops and evaluates the performance of staff. Provides feedback on performance and arranges for remedial assistance.
• Provides work assignments to staff and directs their activities.
• Mobilizes the appropriate staff in creating an appropriate instructional and learning environment.
• Works with faculty and staff to identify staff development needs; then, plans, organizes and facilitates programs to improve effectiveness consistent with organizational goals and needs.
• Initiates self development.
• Ensures training of all regular staff and interagency staff on skills for collaboration, teaming, consulting and conflict resolution.
• Administers various elementary school education programs, including measurement and evaluation.
• Creates a school culture for learning and envisions and…