Principal - Schenk Elementary - 26-27 SY

About the role

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) seeks a dynamic Principal to lead a thriving school fostering the growth of every student. The ideal candidate will champion anti-racist teaching and learning, transform educator mindsets, advocate for historically marginalized stakeholders, and promote equity in access to effective instruction and support.

Responsibilities

• Champion anti-racist teaching and learning, leading conversations about equity.
• Transform educator mindsets to center Black Excellence and anti-racist teaching.
• Advocate for historically marginalized stakeholders, actively fostering inclusion and support for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and multilingual learners.
• Promote equity in access to effective instruction and support.
• Leverage staff strengths for advancing school goals.
• Provide actionable feedback to teachers, supporting ongoing professional development.
• Recruit and select outstanding staff that mirror the student demographic.
• Foster a growth mindset culture, empowering and nurturing the professional development and potential of all staff members.
• Develop and communicate a compelling vision and School Improvement Plan.
• Enhance teachers' capacity to engage in continuous improvement.
• Foster collaborative planning, data analysis, and adjustment of instructional practices.
• Put kids first by embracing the change management process for the Science of Reading and recently adopted high-quality curriculum.
• Exhibit emotional intelligence aligned with our district's vision and values.
• Uphold ethical decision-making.
• Encourage creativity and innovative problem-solving.
• Implement feedback systems for improved school performance.
• Exhibit a growth mindset, consistently seeking and embracing feedback, coaching, and ongoing improvement for personal and professional development.
• Assess school culture and implement necessary improvements.
• Manage conflict effectively.
• Forge authentic partnerships and communication with parents and families.
• Build capacity in teachers and other stakeholders to lead improvement strategies.
• Monitor school operations and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitor School Improvement Plan progress.
• Align and monitor the school budget, including resource allocation.
• Engage with policymakers to influence policies impacting the school.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Educational Administration or a related field.
• Eligibility for certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as Principal PreK-12 (51).
• Three years/6 semesters of successful teaching experience.
• Alignment with MMSD's vision and core values.
• Commitment to excellence with equity, anti-racism, and Black Excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership experience focused on school improvement.
• Expertise in standards-based instruction and assessment, differentiated instruction, and technology.
• Ability to use data for improving student learning and facilitating professional learning.
• Deep understanding of serving all students in an inclusive instructional design.
• Strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Cross-cultural competence and a commitment to cultural proficiency.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an administrative or management role in education.
• Expertise in Special Education.
• Expertise in serving multilingual learners.
• Effective supervision and evaluation of professional staff.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to connect with students and families.
• Fluency in English and Spanish and/or Hmong and/or ASL.