Elementary Principal

About the Role

The school principal is responsible for day-to-day instructional leadership and administration for all educational and operational aspects of Lake Marion Elementary School. This full-time, 225-day position begins on August 19, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities, including a strong instructional focus, commitment to continuous school improvement, research-based best practices, collaborative and relationship-centered leadership, and data-driven decision-making.
• Serves as instructional leader by guiding curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention best practices, leading Professional Learning Communities, managing the Teacher Development and Evaluation process, and providing effective feedback to staff.
• Interviews candidates and makes hiring recommendations for all positions; assigns staff and provides orientation.
• Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff, making recommendations for tenure, non-renewal, or dismissal.
• Prepares and manages the school budget, maintaining accurate records as required by District policy and state law.
• Prepares District, State, and Federal reports as required.
• Maintains active relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Keeps the Superintendent and appropriate Cabinet Administrators informed of school programs and issues.
• Interprets and enforces District policies, practices, and procedures; stays abreast of School Board actions and proceedings.

Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a valid K-12 principal license in the State of Minnesota.
• Prefer experience as a principal with a demonstrated record of leadership, a strong focus on student achievement, commitment to school improvement initiatives, collaborative leadership style, and expanded opportunities for parent/community involvement.

Pay

Salary range: $159,209 to $171,942, in accordance with the Lakeville Association of School Administrators (LASA) contract.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Eligibility for benefits on day one of employment.
• Full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance) for employees working 0.75 FTE or 30+ hours per week; teachers at 0.5 FTE or more.
• Part-time voluntary benefits (vision and legal insurance) for staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week.
• Health benefits include:
  • Zero-cost access to many medical services through added networks.
  • Free virtual healthcare services with 24/7 access to doctors and licensed therapists.
  • 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 with employer matching under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan providing retirement income (PERA for non-instructional positions, TRA for instructional/licensed positions).
• Employer-paid life insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Long-term disability insurance for staff over 30 hours per week (teachers at 0.5 FTE or more).
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support on work/life challenges (e.g., anxiety, childcare, eldercare, family conflict, addiction, stress management).
• Virtual fitness services for accessible and affordable fitness solutions.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on employment type, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreements.

About the Organization

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest in Minnesota, serving approximately 12,000 students across Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. The district includes nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

The district’s vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student, with a mission to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically, and civically. Lakeville Area Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.