High School Assistant Principal

ABOUT US:
Inver Grove Heights Schools is a thriving and growing district with nearly 4,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in six schools. Our mission is to inspire students, innovate in its programming, and help students excel and make a positive impact on our community.

We are committed to build core life skills into student daily learning and use Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to develop students personally as well as academically. We are proud to have a school system that is competitive in academic test scores and known for being student-focused.

"ISD 199 is large enough to offer excellent opportunities to students while being small enough to feel like a family." Elementary Teacher

Summary:
Inver Grove Heights Public Schools is seeking an High School Assistant Principal to work at Simley High School.  This position will remain posted until filled. 

Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Responsible for assisting in the administration of the High School program.
• Lead Master Schedule creation and management with support from the counseling department. Assist with assigning students to instruction.
• Oversee district PCN grant administration in the 2025-2026 school year
• Oversee high school's behavior and academic intervention and management
• Assist in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of certified and classified staff.
• Assist with student registration, schedules and staffing programs/departments as assigned. 
• Responsible for maintaining standards of student behavior that ensure smooth operation of the school program.
• Supervises the guidance program. 
• Cooperates in the conducting of saftey inspections and safety drill practice activities. 
• Participate in the development of instructional effectiveness.
• Responsible for administering procedures, policies, regulations and directives of the School Board and the district administration.
• Responsible for participating in building and district committees, parent advisory, business, and community groups.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of handbooks, newsletters, news articles, and other communication tasks.
• Responsible for being informed of current educational trends, developments, and research.
• Assists in the implementation of testing.
• Conducts regular data analysis for behavior, attendance, and academic trends.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and must hold a proper and valid administrative license from the MN Department of Education.
• At least five years of classroom teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge and practical understanding of instructional methods, learning theories and their implementation, the principles of educational administration and school-based shared decision making.
• Considerable abiility to manage data and create processes for high school administration
• Strong knowledge of special education and 504 plan processes
• Strong knowledge of MTSS practices
• Skill in technology integration and skill systems
• A well-developed personal philosophy of education and educational administration consistent with objectives of the Board of Education and the Superintendent.
• Considerable knowledge of the theories and practices of cultural competency as it relates to an inclusive educational environment and student learning.
• Considerable knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of staff under negotiated contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum and instruction.
• Considerable knowledge of educational reform and other research and writing in education.
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting education.
• Highly proficient communication skills.
• Considerable skill in team devleopment and leadership.
• Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, community members, other school staff, district administration and other district staff.
• Considerable ability to implement a culturally competent, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Considerable ability to fulfill educational leadership responsibilities.
• Considerable ability as an educational leader.
• Considerable ability to implement and facilitate change processes and to facilitate and implement participatory group processes.
• Considerable ability to manage, coach and develop staff.
• Considerable ability to implement laws, policies and contract provisions consistent with their intent.
• A willingness and ability to speak for public education and be an advocate of alternatives in public education.

Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $146,638 and provides a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance and paid time off.


Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Salary : $146,638