Middle School Associate Principal - Vacancy ID: 209644

The School District of Fort Atkinson is seeking an energetic leader to serve as Middle School Associate Principal at Fort Atkinson Middle School beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.  Fort Atkinson Middle School serves approximately 475 students in grades 6-8 and strives to achieve distinction in all we do.  Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive, high-performing culture of growth and community.  FAMS is looking to continue building strong academics, STEM, agriculture, arts programs and extracurricular opportunities, supported by a comprehensive pupil services team, to ensure students are ready for all post-Middle school pathways.  FAMS is #1Fort proud!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Middle School Principal, the Middle School Associate Principal supports the leadership of the building principal in the school, as well as the District’s mission and vision.  The Middle School Associate Principal serves as an academic leader, a leader in restorative justice practices, and supports the day-to-day operations of the school, which includes addressing student discipline and attendance issues, school safety, and positive school climate.  The Middle School Associate Principal is responsible for supporting the Middle School Administrative Team's work to foster a respectful learning environment that is engaging to a student community with diverse academic, emotional, and socioeconomic needs.  This position may include attendance at evening district meetings and supervision of evening/weekend student activities and events.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES of the next Fort Atkinson Middle School principal include:

• Prioritizes providing leadership to the school community in developing and focusing on a shared vision, mission, goals, and continuous school improvement planning in alignment with District vision, mission, and goals.

• Advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

• Values knowledge of curriculum and instruction within a results based culture, with openness to utilizing district staff to assist with instructional direction.

• Manages change and supports the District’s leadership.

• Develops others through providing opportunities.

• Demonstrates a positive and collaborative team focused attitude (“We can” rather than “I can’t”).

• Works side by side with all staff.

• Dedicated to building a positive and engaging culture and learning environment for all staff and students.

• Recognizes and supports the social-emotional needs of students and staff.

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize student-centered decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Wisconsin Principal license or evidence of eligibility to be licensed as a Principal in Wisconsin.

• Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership or closely related field required.

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience, preferably at the level the principal will be working.

• Successful experience in public school administration and supervision is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.

• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others, including Certified Staff within the Educator Effectiveness System.

• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, including the ability to organize ideas and present them with clarity and conciseness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work well with all stakeholders.

• Ability to respond empathetically and effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.

• Ability to establish and maintain exemplary relationships by using appropriate interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

• Ability to implement policy and procedures.

• Ability to interpret and utilize data to reach district goals.

The application deadline is June 9, 2024, however, the district reserves the right to extend the posting if it deems necessary. Screening interviews will take place throughout the posting process. Requested information to supply via WECAN is a letter of interest, resume, 2 letters of reference, transcripts, and a copy of Wisconsin DPI Principal licensure.