Principal, Senior High School

Position Title: High School Principal

Primary Location: Winona Senior High School

Assignment Specifications: 1.0fte

Group Affiliation/Policy: Administrators

Classification: D-7-1

Exempt Status: Exempt

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools, the Principal provides leadership for the instructional program, as well as coordinating the implementation, review, and revision of the curriculum at the building level. Manages the operation and all functions of the school. Supervises school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs and concerns, and building operations ensuring adherence to school and District policies, regulations and goals. Schedules and attends meetings, as appropriate.

Qualifications: Must hold a valid Principal's license issued by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Candidates should have excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate information to a culturally diverse cross-section of individuals and organizations; excellent organizational skills; demonstrated effective leadership skills; demonstrated experience in driving, promoting and valuing a diverse and inclusive school environment; and strong short-term and long-term planning abilities focused on continuous improvement and innovation. Candidates should be supportive of community/parent involvement and should be able to network with community groups; and should have an understanding of fiscal and ethical responsibility. Preference may be given to candidates who have previous experience as a Principal with demonstrated results raising student achievement.

School District and Program Information: At Winona Area Public Schools, we expect excellence, grounded in compassion to meet the needs of all learners. WAPS has made a commitment to ingrain the qualities necessary for the perpetuation of a democratic society such as cooperation, inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reflective inquiry in all aspects of our work.

The Winona Senior High School serves students in grades 9-12 with a mission to ensure that all our students graduate with the career skills needed in both a post-secondary and career choice after school to that allow them to be career and college ready. Programs include but are not limited to AVID, Honors and Accelerated Learning, inquiry based instruction, and personalized learning with technology.