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Position Title: STEM Principal

Department: Administration

Reports To: Executive Director of Elementary Education

Location: Elementary

As the instructional leader establish a clear and strong focus on the quality work of students by articulating a shared vision for student learning, clearly defining grade-level or discipline-based and school-wide goals for student learning, and continuously monitoring student achievement. Takes into account the instructional practices and organizational conditions of the school required to support student achievement.

• Leads the integration of STEM initiatives school-wide, including curriculum development, interdisciplinary projects, and technology integration.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with local industry, higher education institutions, and community STEM organizations to expand learning opportunities and resources.
• Encourages the use of data analytics, adaptive technologies, and digital tools to personalize learning and improve instructional outcomes.
• Recognizes and celebrates accomplishments and acknowledges failures.
• Is willing to and actively challenges the status quo.
• Recognizes and rewards individual accomplishments.
• Establishes strong lines of communication with and among teachers and students.
• Fosters shared beliefs and a sense of community and cooperation.
• Protects teachers from issues and influences that detract from their teaching time or focus.
• Adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent.
• Establishes clear goals and keeps those goals in the forefront of the school’s attention.
• Communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about schooling.
• Involves teachers in the design and implementation of important decisions and policies.
• Ensures faculty and staff are aware of the most current theories and practices and makes the discussion of these a regular aspect of the school’s culture.
• Is directly involved in the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Is knowledgeable about current curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning.
• Inspires and leads new and challenging innovations.
• Establishes a set of standard operating procedures and routines.
• Is an advocate and spokesperson for the school to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the personal aspects of teachers and staff.
• Provides teachers with materials and professional development necessary for the successful execution of their jobs.
• Is aware of the details and undercurrents in the running of the school and uses this information to address current and potential problems.
• Has quality contact and interactions with teachers and students.
• Keep informed of, and comply with, all school, district, state, and federal rules and policies.
• Articulate the district’s mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies to colleagues, parents, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the district in work with other related agencies, organizations, and partnerships.
• Performs additional responsibilities set forth by supervising administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in the supervision and evaluation process of staff.

• Experience fostering innovation in curriculum and instruction, particularly in STEM or STEAM fields.
• Experience in implementing or supporting makerspaces, digital learning platforms, or hands‑on STEM labs in K‑12 settings.
• Experience with STEM career pathways and the ability to integrate career awareness into the academic experience.
• Established connections with STEM programs, higher education institutions, or related organizations.
• Demonstrates the ability to build partnerships with other schools, community organizations, and local businesses.
• Demonstrates a track…