{"id":8064,"date":"2015-07-14T12:31:35","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T16:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.educationrevolution.org\/store\/?p=8064"},"modified":"2015-07-14T12:37:53","modified_gmt":"2015-07-14T16:37:53","slug":"job-80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.educationrevolution.org\/store\/job-80\/","title":{"rendered":"Clara Barton Open School: Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tClara Barton Open School: Principal\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&ldquo;Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\teducation is life itself.&rdquo; John Dewey\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tClara Barton Open School, a K-8 magnet school in the Minneapolis Public School System, is seeking a\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tvisionary and dynamic principal to lead a teaching staff and parent community that is deeply committed\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tto the principles of progressive education.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFounded in 1982, the Barton program has fostered student-centered teaching practices built around the following qualities:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tA commitment to inviting authentic and active engagement from all learners\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tRespect for differences in how students learn\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tA social-emotional curriculum that is viewed as foundational to student academic success\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tA belief that the school can and should prepare students for active participation in a democratic\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tSalary and terms of employment are in accordance with the Minneapolis Public Schools collective bargaining agreement with the Minneapolis Principal&rsquo;s Forum, available here. Additional information about the qualifications required to become a Principal within Minneapolis Public Schools is available\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tABOUT MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe principal is a senior leader in the MPS system responsible for setting an ambitious vision for student achievement and leading the school community to realize the vision.&nbsp; The principal strategically implements the school&rsquo;s mission and effectively manages students, staff and resources to prepare every child to be ready for college, career, and life.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>The principal is responsible for:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tLeading instruction\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tBuilding a culture that prepares all students for success\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tManaging and developing staff members towards results\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tOrganizing resources and stakeholders around a vision of excellence\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAdhering to school district, state, and federal requirements\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Mindsets and Dispositions:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tA deep belief that all students can and will excel academically\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tInitiative, persistence and drive to go above and beyond\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tResilience in the face of challenges and an orientation toward solutions\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHigh expectations for self and others\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDrive to continuously improve, commitment to using data, and openness to feedback\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tConfidence to lead with humility, authenticity, and personal responsibility\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tStudent and school performance data\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tMission and values of school community\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tBest practices in management and leadership (e.g., effective systems and processes to develop human capital in support of student learning, theories about leading change, etc.)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tBest practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including for special student populations (e.g., English learners, students who receive special education services, and students who are advanced, off track, etc.)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tPrinciples and practices of administrative management, including strategic planning, budgeting, and contract management\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tLegal, ethical and professional rules of conduct\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tDeveloping an ambitious vision and setting aligned goals\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tCreating a school strategic plan\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tExecuting plans and effectively managing resources to achieve goals (including planning, organizing and coordinating work of assigned staff members)\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tStrategic problem solving\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tSetting clear expectations and holding others accountable for performance\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tEngaging, motivating, and empowering others\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tUsing data and evidence to inform decisions and ensure continuous improvement\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAssessing and reprioritizing tasks, projects, and demands when necessary\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tTaking action to achieve goals and mission without day-to-day direction and despite ambiguity, obstacles, and\/or resistance\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAssuming responsibility for mistakes, while consistently following up with analysis and corrective action\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tBuilding relationships and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders (e.g., students, families, staff members and the broader community), verbally and in writing\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tCollaborating and building effective teams\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tHiring, evaluating, developing, and retaining an effective school staff\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tOperating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tAbility to learn MPS, state and federal policies, procedures and programs\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Education, Training and Experience<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMaster&rsquo;s Degree in Education or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of professional teaching\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tSuccessful experience as a principal, principal intern, assistant principal, or teacher leader, preferably in an urban school\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tExceptional results with raising student achievement\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tExperience transforming a team or organizational unit\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<strong>LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\tA valid Principal&rsquo;s license in the State of Minnesota\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tA K-12 education license from the Minnesota Board of Teaching\n\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\tA valid driver&rsquo;s license may be required\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\tTo speak to a recruiter immediately about this position, please email your current resume and a letter of\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\tinterest to <a href=\"mailto:clarabartonprincipal@gmail.com\">clarabartonprincipal@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clara Barton Open School: Principal &ldquo;Education is a social process. 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