General Information
CURRENTLY RECRUITING PRINCIPAL FOR
BENJAMIN E MAYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
for the 2024-25 Academic Year, Start date in December 2024
At Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), our mission is both bold and simple: to inspire students to think critically , pursue their dreams and change the world. SPPS is Minnesota's second-largest school district, educating over 33,000 students across 69 schools.
Benjamin E. Mays is located in the historic Rondo neighborhood and is starting a new program focused on the African American experience, history and culture. Creating a rigorous learning environment focused on cultural relevance and building trusted relationships will be essential to improving the educational outcomes and long-term success of African American students, and all students.
The ideal leader will:
- Articulate a vision and mission statement for the new school
- Design a program to meet the academic needs of students
- Engage and prepare team members in starting a new program
- Establish partnerships with parents and community organizations to develop enrichment and enhancement opportunities
- Develop curriculum that integrates culturally relevant content and experiences
- Be focused on results and have proven success in increasing student achievement and adult performance
- Influence and motivate others to reach their potential
- Be solution-oriented and creative problem solvers with experience in data analysis and creating and managing systems
- Set high expectations and communicate them to a variety of stakeholders
- Communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures
- Continually reflect and seek feedback to improve their practice
- Have demonstrated perseverance in their career and education
- Thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment
- Possess strong pedagogical skills and be highly effective at coaching other adults
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and hold a proper and valid administrative licensure from the Minnesota Department of Education. Experience as a school leader is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Building or district administrative leadership experience. Teaching experience in a K-12 setting. Experience working with urban schools, students and families, and outside partners with demonstrated exemplary results.
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