Jack Young Middle School Principal - Vacancy ID: 148338

Job Description: The School District of Baraboo is seeking a dynamic middle school principal beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate will have the necessary vision, disposition and skills to create a school culture of excellence, build educator efficacy, ensure equitable opportunities, and engage community partners for the benefit of our students. This school leader will work collaboratively with staff, administration, students and parents to continue to strengthen our professional learning community. Our administrators are part of a leadership team with teachers and school board members who work together to improve teaching and learning throughout the district. Our school district has committed significant resources to professional development, literacy, multi-tiered systems of supports and facilities. The district also focuses efforts on building community values and providing co-curricular opportunities for students. A competitive salary and benefit package will be offered commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will start immediately. Qualifications: To maximize the potential of all students and staff members, this principal needs to be an instructional leader with the following strengths: effective interpersonal communication and community building skills; ability to facilitate development of a positive learning community; strong knowledge base of high impact instructional strategies to support and coach teachers; knowledge of implementing standards-based learning and assessment; experience using data to guide improvement decisions; and knowledge of best professional practices to improve teaching and learning. Experience with Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is desirable. Requirements: Candidate should possess Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) certification as a principal (5051). How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. All of the following application materials must be submitted to receive full consideration by the credential screening committee: letter of interest, current resumé, college transcripts (unofficial acceptable), three recent letters of recommendation and a copy of WI DPI certification. District Description: The School District of Baraboo is an EC-12 grade district with a 4K program, five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school with a total student population of 3,100 students. The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 295 non-certified staff. Baraboo is located in Sauk County and is among the most scenic areas in the state! Please look us up at http://www.baraboo.k12.wi.us/hr/applicants.cfm. Notice of Non-Discrimination: The School District of Baraboo does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in its education programs(including career or technical educational programs) or activities. The School District of Baraboo will not tolerate harassment based on sex. No student or employee of the School District of Baraboo shall be denied fair and equal treatment under the law and the District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. Any employee or student who feels that he/she has been treated in a discriminatory way or denied rights under the law should contact an administrator: School District of Baraboo, 423 Linn Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 or phone (608) 355-3950. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the School District of Baraboo’s Title IX Coordinator: School District of Baraboo Director of Student Services; 423 Linn Street; Baraboo, WI 53913; Phone: (608) 355-3950, x1530; Email: SEPSDIR@barabooschools.net Questions regarding Title IX may also be referred to the Office of Civil Rights: Chicago Office for Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Education; Citigroup Center; 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475; Chicago, IL 60661; Phone: (312) 730-1560; FAX: (312) 730-1576; TDD: (877) 521-2172; Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov See also School Board Policies: 411 Equal Educational Opportunities 411-Rule, Student Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 511 Equal Opportunity Employment 511-Rule, Staff Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Complaint Procedures 512 Student and Staff Harassment and Bullying 512.1 Student and Staff Sexual Harassment