PRINCIPAL - NEESKARA (K4-5)

Neeskara is a traditional elementary school in the popular Washington Heights neighborhood offering a student-centered, supportive learning environment for students in K4 - grade 5. The school prepares the whole child for tomorrow. Neeskara believes in all students having an opportunity to learn at high levels. The school's well-rounded curriculum offers art, music, and physical education programs. The school's special education program specializes in serving students with deaf and hard-of-hearing needs and can support every student's individual needs.

Salary Range: $99,355 - 143,371

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked to request three, electronic professional references.

ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

Please note: If you are selected for an interview for the position for the Principal of Neeskara School, you will need to prepare a 5-7 minute PowerPoint presentation that outlines the following:

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Eligible candidates must have:

• Master's Degree in education with an emphasis in Administrative Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction
• A Valid Wisconsin Principal, #51 license:
  • NOTE: Applicants that do not currently hold this license or have not completed a certification program awarding this license, may still qualify for the position if they enroll in and complete a certification program awarding the #51 Principal License within 2 years. Until you complete the certification program, the District will request the license on your behalf upon appointment to the position for a maximum of two years.
• Five (5) years of professional education experience as a tenured, licensed teacher in a K-12 setting
• Two (2) years of successful school-building administrative/supervisory experience in a K-12 setting

• Provides leadership for the activities supporting the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educational process to include establishing and maintaining the learning climate, programming of classes to meet student needs, supervising all support services for the school and ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
• Supervises the school's teaching process, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities and evaluates them (with assistant principals, if appropriate) in accordance with the policies of the Board of School Directors and/or directives of the superintendent.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of assigned school within guidelines established by administration.
• Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities. Communicates Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community. Meets with parents to discuss and resolve student problems.
• Ensures that all newly assigned staff members are oriented to the building and their various departments and ensures continuing professional development as necessary.
• Coordinates various support activities to include maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, school nutrition and lunch program, recreation department activities on campus, financial, budgeting and accounting functions, library and/or bookstore functions and clerical activities.
• Supervises and implements specialized education programs offered at the school.
• Directs various athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, music and dramatics programs and school sponsored social events.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance according to established policies and Employee Handbook.
• Attends district meetings as required. Maintains currency in professional field through appropriate literature and attendance at conferences and seminars.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure staff is updated on MPS policies and new and emerging research.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.