Chain Exploration Center Principal & District 4K Administrator - Vacancy ID: 236312

The School District of Waupaca is looking for a talented full time Principal and District 4K Administrator to assist us in helping our students develop their capabilities and confidence to achieve their dreams and make the world a better place (SDW mission). This position is open starting July 1, 2025, due to the resignation of our current Chain Exploration Center Principal and District 4K Administrator. 

This administrator must be committed to serving in a project based learning environment that is student-centered and experiential. The CEC’s mission is to provide a place where children explore their passions and gain a strong educational foundation through project based learning (PBL) in a collaborative community. The CEC fosters a learning environment that pulls together community, technology, and interpersonal relationships to build student understanding. Through a focus on exploration, student choice, authentic application of learning, and individualized instruction (key components of PBL), students develop success skills that will carry them boldly into the future. Learning experiences are standards-based, interdisciplinary investigations into essential social studies, fine arts, or science issues affecting students' lives, the natural environment, and/or their community. Student lead projects culminate in authentic products that serve a need in the community. PBL advisors develop curriculum around topics that capture student interests and passions, while enabling students to explore their role as agents of change in their community. Students work with advisors to create and progress through Personalized Learning Plans that address the standards. The ideal CEC Administrator candidate must be a passionate team player, willing and able to wear many hats in this multifaceted role, share responsibility for planning learning experiences, and assume shared ownership for the success of all students and the whole school community. For a more detailed Job Description, please review the position description: https://www.waupaca.k12.wi.us/cms_files/resources/3.8%20CEC_4K%20Principal%20Job%20Description.pdf

Successful School District of Waupaca family members know that student learning is a product of high quality instruction, curriculum, and assessment happening within a safe and supportive environment.  

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Instruction...

...begins with the belief that ALL children will and can learn rigorously appropriate standards.

...happens when every staff member accepts accountability for the growth of EVERY child.

...occurs when we are teachers of students first, teachers of content second.

...means analyzing and utilizing student data from a variety of resources to implement the best instructional strategies to assist students in achieving learning expectations.

...incorporates technology into daily teaching.

...is the product of carefully planned lessons that are engaging and inquiry based.

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Curriculum...

...is a product of ongoing staff communication and collaboration.

...continually keeps students, parents, and school staff appropriately updated on the learning progression of each student we serve; including but not limited to weekly updates of students learning via our student information system and 24 hour or less

response time to all student and parent communications.

The School District of Waupaca Believes High Quality Assessment...

...assesses students based on academic standards, rather than on student behavior.

...allows staff to continually reflect on their own performance and outcomes of their students, using their knowledge of self and input from others to create their personal cycle of growth and development as a teacher and community member.

The School District of Waupaca Believes Safe and Supportive Environments...

...create students and educators who are open to feedback from the learning community, taking advice, corrections, direction, and support in the spirit of continuous improvement.

…provide opportunities for teachers to actively participate in Professional Learning Communities.

....happen when staff hold themselves and their students to high academic, behavior, and social standards.

...occur when teachers demonstrate proficiency in the WI teacher standards.

...are built and maintained through relationships with students, parents, and community members.

...have roots in consistent expectations, such as the Waupaca Way, where every community member is expected to be: Safe, Prepared, Responsible, and Respectful.

...create trusting relationships with students, families, and community members; involving the necessary support to ensure the success of each individual student.

...are the direct result of staff possessing the abilities to perform duties with commitment to all School District of Waupaca Staff Handbook and Board Policies.  

It is the policy of the School District of Waupaca that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, handicap or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.  

To learn more about the School District of Waupaca, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website (http://waupacasd.cms4schools.net/district/employment-opportunities.cfm)