Description

Position Summary:

The Gibraltar Area School District is seeking a visionary school leader dedicated to student success, who promotes the empowerment of every student through the collaborative development of a vision for learning that is shared and supported by the school community.  

Qualifications:

Wisconsin Principal License Required.
2-4 Years of Leadership Experience Strongly Preferred.
 

Essential Functions:

Learning Leadership  
Embrace change and innovation; the ability to envision and actualize learning beyond the traditional walls of the classroom and the school.
Monitor, assess, and inspire teaching practices that ensure both rigor and best practices are occurring in all classrooms.
Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional collaboration.
Understand the school’s responsibility to prepare students for their futures in this rapidly changing global society.
Analyze relevant information, make decisions, delegate responsibility, and provide appropriate support and follow-up for staff.
School Culture 
Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior.
Maintain positive relations with families, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other community agencies.
Design opportunities to engage and empower students, staff, and families to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school’s culture and climate.
Human Resources Leadership 
Provide ongoing supervision for school personnel.
Recruit and hire qualified staff members who bring diverse experiences and a commitment to equity to the school community.
Communication 
Commit to high visibility and daily communication with stakeholders through multiple channels.
Meet regularly with students, staff, and families to assist in meeting the needs of all learners.
Operations Management 
Administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policies and under the direction of the Superintendent.
Keep current on legal, financial, and educational reform initiatives.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Visionary leadership
Commitment to learning leadership, student engagement, and innovative practices.
Effective management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills. 
Ability to relate well with staff, students, parents, and the community.
Commitment to excellence in establishing a high-quality, inclusive educational program. 
Distributive leadership style that encourages collaboration and shared decision-making.
Dynamic communication (oral, written, and listening) and organizational skills.
Commitment to sustainable practices and environmental education.

EEO Statement:  The Gibraltar Area School District is an equal-opportunity employer. The school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, political affiliation, disability, sex or sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap, marital status, ancestry, color, or any other reason prohibited by Federal or State law.