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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 07/01/2026 Principal ? North Park School for Innovation (Serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade) Vacancy Posting #4461 Major Responsibilities: The North Park Principal works under the direction of the Superintendent of Schools to perform complex professional work. Duties include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining effective educational programs consistent with philosophies, policies and goals of the School Board and state and federal guidelines. The principal provides continuous leadership and management of the North Park staff, students and programs. The principal ensures student safety, engages in public relations and community outreach and related work as apparent or assigned. For more information about the school and position please click the link. NPSFI Principal Search Salary Range $144,207-$168,261 Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible). Position is 221 duty days/year. Qualifications: K-12 Principal License Required Principal experience preferred The ideal principal is viewed as a visible, relationship-centered leader who communicates effectively, builds trust and unity, champions equity, makes difficult decisions when needed, and balances empathy with accountability. Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking a leader who can strengthen school culture, support teaching and learning, and unite the North Park School for Innovation community around a shared vision for student success. 1. Visible, Engaged, and Approachable Leadership 2. Strong Communication and Listening Skills 3. Community Building and Staff Unity 4. Equity-Centered and Culturally Responsive Leadership 5. Decisive and Accountable Leadership 6. Supportive and Empathetic Leadership 7. Strong Instructional and Organizational Leadership 8. Visionary and Innovative Leadership How to Apply: Columbia Heights Public Schools welcomes highly qualified principal candidates for the position starting July 1, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete our online application. A complete application includes: Cover letter Resume Transcripts Three letters of recommendation The online application must be completed and submitted with the above items attached to the electronic application file to be considered a candidate for this position. Posting dates: June 24, 2026 until filled For additional information, please call or e-mail Lindsey Bennett, Human Resources Director, at 763-528-4516 or bennettl@colheights.k12.mn.us . Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. Columbia Heights Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online