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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fisd593%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D1287&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf53ba8f22f1c406e101e08dd843f6e2c%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638812130171918932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=w0MEiDm2bimQboIiw1zEZbfy5fe28gO%2B70vKcuWHoa4%3D&reserved=0> Date of Availability: 07/01/2025 Date Closing: 05/23/2025 Description: Crookston Public Schools is seeking a Full-time Middle School Principal for grades 6-8 at Crookston Middle School beginning 2025-2026 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position, 227 contract days per school year. Crookston Public Schools offers a very competitive salary and full benefit package. The salary range for this position is $95,000-$105,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Job Summary: The role of the Principal is to supervise the overall operation of the school; provide direction, supervision and instructional leadership for the educational program; implement the policies of the School Board; and establish a safe and supportive environment for all constituents. This position will also serve as the District's Curriculum Director. Qualifications: * Current Minnesota K-12 Principal Licensure * Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration and/or Educational Leadership * Extensive successful teaching experience at the 6-8 grade level, with a strong background in curriculum development * Experience working in a multi-cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff and community * Must be an instructional leader who can support and facilitate the professional learning of his or her staff and is focused on continuous improvement in student learning * Experience working with a discipline philosophy which is focused on validating and affirming student differences while maintaining a safe, focused, and supportive school climate * Demonstrates understanding of intercultural competence, and ability to collaborate effectively * Leads with an equity lens to close learning and opportunity gaps and address disproportionality * Demonstrated ability to lead change, have courageous conversations, resolve conflicts, commitment to implementing data-informed decisions, receptive to feedback * Shows effective skills in staff motivation, supervision, instructional improvement, curriculum development and on-site management * Possesses excellent public relations, interpersonal and problem-solving skills * Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles * Knowledge of Middle school curriculum and concepts * Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education * Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision * Willingness and ability to create clear expectations for staff and students, provide appropriate supports to meet the expectations, and hold students and staff accountable to those expectations * Strong collaborator and communicator, demonstrates effective communication with diverse students, teachers, parents and community populations * Compassionate, charismatic and a leader with integrity * Ability to support the creation of a long-term vision and mission for the school as well as collaboratively develop and execute school improvement plans in order to meet short term goals * Commitment to staff development, especially in the area of teacher instructional leadership development * Strong understanding of special education * Proven experience in providing meaningful recognition and support to staff and students Application Procedure: Interested applicants should apply by completing the online employment application. For more information, please contact Superintendent Randal Bergquist at 218-281-5313 ext. 1 or email randalbergquist@isd593.org<mailto:davekuehn@isd593.org>. Application deadline is May 23, 2025 or until filled. Crookston Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer Independent School Dist. #593 uses the applicant tracking<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frontlineeducation.com%2Fsolutions%2Frecruiting-hiring%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cf53ba8f22f1c406e101e08dd843f6e2c%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638812130171938733%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lER9GxFX4INaGGFmJFzwZ3i6K1C%2BHu4YrbXWeyu%2B9Hs%3D&reserved=0> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. 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