School Principal - Vacancy ID: 202653

Job Description:  The School District of Baraboo is seeking a Principal to oversee North Freedom Elementary, West Kindergarten Center and Baraboo 4K to begin with the 2024-25 school year to bring vision, experience, knowledge, and skills to focus efforts and resources on improving student learning. This school leader will work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to continue the development of this professional learning community. This Principal holds a 220-working day contract with benefits.           

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.This principal needs to be a kid-centered instructional leader with knowledge of special education.  Experience with Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is desirable.

Qualifications:  Candidate should possess Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) certification as a Principal (#5051).  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 major resources to professional development, literacy, and student interventions.  This district also focuses efforts on building community partnerships and providing extracurricular opportunities for students.

How to Apply:   Interested candidates should apply through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN) at  https://wecan.education.wisc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and first review of applications will begin on April 17th, 2024.

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 2,750 students.  The District employs approximately 255 certified teachers and 175 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