- Lead the operations and activities at a major District educational program/school and serve as an instructional leader and lead, support, provide feedback, and evaluate staff
- Create equitable school culture and climate for students, staff, and families
- Revise educational programs and plan, develops, and implements new programs focusing on continuous school improvement
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- Master’s degree in education or a related field and (4) years of professional level experience working in an educational setting
- Substitution Allowed: Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years professional level experience in certain areas may be substituted for the general education and experience
- Valid licensure as K-12 Principal and Special Education Director’s license or actively enrolled in a program to acquire within one year of appointment
Submit Applications by end of day Feb 28
South Education Center (SEC) serves students K-12 with unique needs in a variety of programs, including Federal Setting 4 special education, South Education Center Academy (alternative high school), and Early Learning Center (babies and toddlers of parenting teens). Read more about SEC.
Become a principal and you can enjoy
Starting at $104,244 based on experience and qualifications
- Health, dental, & life insurance
- Free counseling
- Retirement benefits
- District match for 403b participants
Staff perceptions of the workplace culture are in the positive range
A tailored work environment means that your performance results are tailored to your position and the needs of the customers you serve. This may result in more flexibility in your work.
- Salary increase based on performance
- Up to 96 hours of sick leave
- 12 paid holidays and 240 vacation hours
- $2,000 reimbursement for outside professional development
District 287’s mission outcomes center on student outcomes & racial equity. Our efforts include becoming a trauma-sensitive school district. Be part of a team of educational leaders who care for each other and value the experiences of our diverse students and staff.
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South Education Center Principal
Feel good at the end of the day! Our healing community works together to achieve equity student outcomes and racial equity. As the principal of SEC, you will carryout the strategic priorities of District 287, including racial equity, student outcomes, trauma-sensitive & healing-centered practices, evidence-based instruction, and employee well-being
We are interested in candidates who are diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
Commitment to Equity
Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
About District 287
Intermediate District 287 is a west metro school district for unique learners. We serve 11 school districts in the West Metro including Brooklyn Center, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Orono, Osseo, Richfield, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, and Westonka. Our healing community works together to achieve racial equity. Our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
You should be familiar with an Intermediate school district before you apply. Review our strategic priorities and view the following videos.
