Description: Assistant Principal - Big Lake Middle School

Job Summary:  The Assistant Principal participates in leading and managing school operations and efforts towards continuous improvement of teaching and achievement.  Responsibilities include: providing leadership in the implementation of school improvement initiatives, instructional leadership and support to staff; creating a positive school culture and climate; student behavior management; and meeting the educational needs of special needs students. Candidates whose background includes experience in special education, social work/counseling, or assessment strongly encouraged to apply.  MN License for administration required.

About Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer.  We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty (EC-2), Independence (3-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12).

Big Lake Schools is always looking for future employees who:

• Have a strong work ethic
• Are energetic and passionate about their work
• Enjoy working collaboratively
• Embrace technology as a core tool in their everyday lives
• Recognize the importance of education

If the above attributes sound like you, we encourage you to consider becoming a Hornet!

Preferred Qualifications:  Master's degree in Education.  Three to five years Classroom experience.  Three to five years Leadership/Administrative experience.
 
Applicants with experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework will be strongly considered, specifically in the areas of:

• Behavior management and interventions
• Special Education
• SEL
• PBIS

License Requirements: State of Minnesota Administrative License K-12 and Teaching License.

Application Procedure:   Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website https://biglakeschools.org

Assignment:  Full time - 220 days

Salary and benefits: $118,660 - $135,428; benefits are linked here.

Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.