Clark Street Community School & 9-12 Innovation Principal - Vacancy ID: 227167

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District seeks a visionary educational leader dedicated to equity, who promotes the empowerment of every student and staff member through the collaborative development of a vision for learning shared and supported by the community.  This position will provide leadership that enables all students to benefit from innovative learning opportunities within Clark Street Community School, our 9-12 democratic, place-based, personalized charter high school, and Middleton High School. 

District Mission: To educate all students to be contributing members of our community and global society by inspiring them with a lifelong love of learning, challenging them with rigorous and innovative curriculum, and empowering them through inclusion and collaboration.

District Vision:  Inclusive, innovative, and inspiring schools where every student thrives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement of a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership

• Wisconsin Principal license (51) required

• Wisconsin Director of Instruction license (10) preferred

• Three years of administrator experience preferred  (preference given for experience in schools that are racially, linguistically, & socioeconomically diverse)

• Leadership experience across content areas of curriculum and instruction

• Experience and training in equity and racial justice

Leadership Attributes:

• Visionary leadership, commitment to social justice, and culturally & linguistically sustaining & responsive practices

• Commitment to learning leadership, student engagement & agency, and innovative practices

• Ability to authentically engage student, family, staff, and community voices

• Commitment to excellence in maintaining a high-quality inclusive educational program 

• Leadership style that is grounded in collaboration and shared decision-making- and that builds collective efficacy by bridging across teams

• Dynamic communication (oral, written, and listening) and organizational skills

• Commitment to learner-centered, place-based education, and sustainable practices

• Commitment to developing a visible, approachable, supportive, and collaborative relationship with students

• Exemplary management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills

Job Responsibilities:

Clark Street Community School (.50)

Charter School Mission and Vision.

• Support the CSCS Mission, “To democratically cultivate a community of engaged learners, serve as a resource for educators, and a catalyst for reform in education throughout our region and our nation,” and the CSCS vision, “To be a leader in democratic, place-based and personalized education, facilitating inspirational and authentic learning experiences that engage students, families, educators, and the community.”

• Be a champion for learner-centered design and place-based learning

• Understand district charter school function and work to maintain the charter and its independent policies

• Ground leadership in the history and an understanding of the foundational practices of CSCS, while collaborating with staff, students, and the CSCS governance board to make informed recommendations that move the school’s mission forward

Learning Leadership

• Embrace change and innovation; envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls (and grade levels of) of the classroom and school

• Monitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practices are occurring in all classrooms

• Collaboratively lead and implement ongoing professional development for and with staff.

• Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional growth

• Bring an equity lens to the work in the school and create space for conversations about equity

• Understand the school’s responsibility to prepare students for success in the futures they envision for themselves

• Measure implementation of planned actions and innovations

• Foster the collective capacity of staff to enact the mission and vision of CSCS

School Culture

• Foster a restorative community and inclusive culture

• Make space for and design opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in co-creating and maintaining all aspects of the school’s culture and climate

• Establish a culture of high expectations for academics, continuous improvement, social-emotional learning, and behavior

• Maintain positive relations with students, staff, families, parent groups, school volunteers, community partners, and outside agencies

Human Resources Leadership

• Provide ongoing supervision for school personnel

• Recruit and hire qualified staff members who bring diverse experiences and a commitment to equity to the school community

• Design and maintain specific support structures to retain diverse staff members

• Analyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for CSCS staff

Communication and Advocacy

• Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders using multiple forms of communication

• Ability to actively listen to and receive feedback

• Meet regularly with and be accessible to students, staff, and families to construct and evaluate systems that meet the needs of all learners

• Make space for conversations across the high school programs

• Advocate for and represent the CSCS mission within the district and in the larger community

• Communication about logistics, school operations and calendaring

Operations Management

• Administer, manage, and supervise the operations of the school, including student enrollment, student management, budgeting, and scheduling

• Stay informed regarding relevant legislative policy and educational reform initiatives

• Meet regularly with the Governance Board, prepare and share information on CSCS functions and activities, and develop strategic goals in concert with the board

9th-12th Grade Innovation (.50)

Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy aligned with the district’s mission and goals

• Identify and assess emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in education and career readiness

• Create and oversee the implementation of pilot programs and initiatives that enhance learner-centered and profession-based learning opportunities

Program Development:

• Design and support programs that integrate real-world experiences, such as internships, apprenticeships, and career exploration

• Collaborate with educators to develop curriculum and instructional practices that incorporate innovative and profession-based learning approaches

• Evaluate and refine programs based on feedback, performance metrics, and evolving educational needs

Partnerships and Collaboration:

• Build and maintain partnerships with local businesses, industries, higher education institutions, and community organizations to support innovation and career readiness initiative

• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities for educators and administrators

Research and Evaluation:

• Conduct research on educational innovations, profession-based learning models, and effective implementation strategies

• Monitor and assess the impact of innovation initiatives on student outcomes and make data-driven recommendations for improvements

Communication and Advocacy:

• Advocate for innovation, learner-centered, and profession-based learning within the district and the broader community

• Communicate progress, successes, and the challenges of innovation initiatives to constituents, including the Board of Education, families, and the community

Other duties as assigned