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WELCOME TO FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Thank you for your interest in Fridley Public Schools, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools district. We are the only school district in Minnesota and one of few in the U.S. that offers the full IB Continuum to students in pre-K to grade 12.  As a world class community of learners, Fridley Public Schools aims to develop internationally minded students. We challenge ourselves, our students, and our community to become caring and knowledgeable life-long learners who inquire and take action to create a better world.
Our mission is to guide students in the development of learning skills to help them reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will be an individual who firmly believes ...

• In the value of diversity and inclusion in enriching the educational experience of all students.
• All students feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
• All learners have the right to a quality education.
• All learners have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment.
• All learners need the strategies and tools necessary to strive toward becoming responsible, independent and productive members of society.

Job Title: VISTA Education Center Assistant Principal
This position is for the 2025-2026 school year, starting ASAP.

FTE: 1.0

Description: Work with the principal to provide educational leadership for the school including staff and student supervision and curriculum development focused on the success of each student.

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of special education due process, compliance, and documentation, ensuring all federal, state, and district regulations are consistently met.

• Expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and differentiation, with the ability to align programming to diverse student needs in a setting four special education environment.

• Demonstrated skill in student management and behavior systems, including restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches to support positive outcomes for all learners.

• Strong capacity to evaluate, coach, and support staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring high expectations in instructional practice and program delivery.

• Proven ability to analyze and evaluate systems, using data to monitor effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with school and district goals.

• Commitment to collaborative leadership, working alongside staff, families, and community partners to build a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

• Experience in program development and implementation, ensuring rigorous academic instruction, social-emotional learning supports, and transition planning for students.

• Skilled in balancing compliance with innovation, ensuring regulatory requirements are met while promoting flexible, student-centered programming.

Position Qualifications:

• Current K-12 principal licensure or director of special education licensure.
• 3 years of K-12 teaching experience in special education. 
• Minimum of 1-3 years teacher leadership experience

Diversity:
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fridley Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission.  Fridley Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employed is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employed must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally being required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary Range: $139,650 - $150,150. Per Master Contract

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Attention Application Materials to: Matthew Engelhardt, Principal of VISTA Education Center & Rochelle Cox, Assistant Superintendent. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 
 
Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
 
Fridley Public Schools ISD 14 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Fridley Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity Employment. 
 
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 
 
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HRdepartment@isd14.org or call 763-502-5006.
 
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: 
 
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 

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