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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 05/22/2026 JOB ID #3538 The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative individual to provide excellent leadership as an Assistant Principal to students at Pleasantview Elementary School. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes from downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities. Pleasantview Elementary is located in the City of Sauk Rapids, and provides quality education to 700+ students by approximately 100+ staff members. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to: - A culture of high quality and effective instruction - Partnerships and collaboration - Student and staff well-being - High student achievement - Stewardship of Resources - Equitable education Primary Responsibilities: - Serve as a partner with the principal in carrying out the district''s vision, mission and goals - Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school policies and procedures - Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, staff development and evaluation of staff members - Work as an advocate for all students - Supervise, monitor and support students with behavior and academic programming - Facilitate staff, student, and parent/guardian meetings - Support teachers in effective lesson plans and classroom preparation - Create a positive school climate to establish a thriving learning culture - Provide leadership in developing staff competencies to meet the diverse needs of students - Partner with the principal in management of day to day operations of the school including, but not limited to creating a master schedule, security/safety, plan and manage summer school and other student programs Outstanding candidates will be: - Effective communicators with a focus on approachability and availability for students and staff - Thoughtful and deliberate decision-makers - Collaborative with others by building positive relationships, valuing input, and working together to achieve shared goals - Creative problem solvers with extraordinary relationship skills - Innovative and able to promote and implement quality programs - Motivating and positive with students, staff, and parents/guardians - Able to lead and support high-quality instruction by coaching staff, promoting growth, and maintaining a clear focus on student learning - Able to provide leadership within the school, district and community - A life-long learner and positive role model - Willing and able to work irregular hours - Able to build trust through clear, timely, and respectful communication while listening and working effectively with others - A team player by supporting others, sharing responsibility, and putting collective success first Required Qualifications: - Hold a current Minnesota teaching license - Hold a current Minnesota Principal License or currently enrolled in a Principal licensure program at an accredited University or College Preferred Qualifications: - Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator - Hold a current Minnesota Teaching License with elementary education or K-5 specialist - Hold a Minnesota Teaching License with a Professional Administrative K-12 Principal endorsement Contract: Full-time, 215 day contract starting July 1, 2026. Salary and Benefits: Salary based on the 2024-2026 Sauk Rapids-Rice Principals'' Association Agreement starting at $104,218 up to $118,672. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following: - Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan) - Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance) - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan - Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) - 403b Matching Annuity - Sick Leave - Holidays (12) Deadline: Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career through May 22, 2026. Interviews are anticipated to take place on June 4, 2026. Note: Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment. Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online