Assistant Principal/Dean of Students - Elementary

Position Summary

The elementary assistant principal is responsible for directly assisting the school principal in the leadership, coordination, supervision and management of the school programs and operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively promote the school mission, vision and objectives to students, parents, and community.
• Collaborate with all employees to familiarize and reinforce the range of school services to improve individual student learning experiences.
• Coordinate with Intervention Support Team services including Special Education, 504 services, Title I and student mental health services.
• Develop and implement student orientation and transition programs in coordination with the Learning Specialists.
• Facilitate continuous school improvement plans.
• Represent the principal at school, professional and public meetings in the principal's absence.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in education and minimum five years of teaching experience
• Must possess a valid K-12 Principal license in the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff and associates
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills required
• Focus on equity and equitable outcomes for all students

Pay

• Competitive compensation package per Lakeville Association of School Administrators (LASA) Contract - Principals & Deans
• Salary Range: $114,019 to $121,373.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
• All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
• Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
• All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
• Health benefits include: Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST; free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7; free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs; provider choice with the largest PPO network available; wellness rewards program.
• Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (For more information, visit PERA for non-instructional positions and TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Staff over 30 hours per week offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. (offered to teachers at .5 FTE or more)
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) For Work/life Support: employees and their families can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals anytime, anywhere for better health and well-being.
• Support To Help You Reach Your Career Goals: Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov. Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.)

Schedule

• Full-time, 200 day position