Elementary Principal at Zachary Lane Elementary School

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Elementary Principal at Zachary Lane Elementary School

225‑day calendar.

Salary range: $131,660 – $151,890 plus benefits based on current principal contract.

Robbinsdale Area Schools, whose mission is to inspire and educate all learners to develop their unique potential and positively contribute to their community, is seeking an excellent leader who can drive high academic achievement and create an inclusive, supportive environment that is visionary, data‑driven, and deeply committed to equity. They should possess the ability to inspire a shared commitment to academic excellence, fostering a culture of high expectations for both staff and students.

We are looking for a leader that prioritizes instructional quality, actively supports the professional growth of teachers, and implements evidence‑based strategies to elevate student learning outcomes. Equally important is their focus on creating an inclusive school climate where every student feels valued and supported, addressing disparities in achievement by ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.

• Serve as the instructional leader, ensuring the planning, delivery, and evaluation of curriculum is designed to drive high academic achievement for all students.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement by utilizing high‑impact instructional strategies proven to increase student outcomes.
• Lead the integration of data‑driven instruction by using assessment results and student performance data to inform instructional adjustments, targeted interventions, and personalized learning approaches.
• Foster collaborative professional learning communities (PLCs) among teachers, and encourage sharing of best practices, to enhance instructional quality and student achievement.

• Implement school district goals and strategic priorities in accordance with the vision, strategic plan, and School Improvement Plans (SIPs), with a focus on improving academic achievement through effective, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching (CLRT) and learning practices.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust SIPs to ensure goals related to student achievement, equity, instructional quality, and the integration of CLRT are met and surpassed.
• Provide professional development on CLRT strategies, ensuring teachers are equipped to create inclusive classroom environments and deliver instruction that honors the cultural and linguistic assets of students while raising academic expectations for all.

• Establish and maintain a rigorous and supportive learning climate where every student is challenged to achieve academic excellence.
• Lead the implementation of evidence‑based, high‑impact strategies, such as differentiated instruction, formative assessments, and data‑driven teaching, to meet the diverse needs of students and elevate performance across all groups.
• Lead and implement effective program design and student‑centered initiatives.
• Design and implement academic programs and interventions targeting achievement gaps, acceleration of learning, and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that every student reaches or exceeds grade‑level standards.
• Foster a culture of high expectations; hold students and staff accountable for academic success and personal growth.
• Leverage instructional technology to enhance teaching effectiveness and student engagement, ensuring technology integration supports personalized learning and data‑informed instruction.

• Direct all business, staffing, and budgetary procedures with a focus on maximizing resources for instructional quality and academic success.
• Use data analytics to allocate resources effectively, ensuring staffing, budgeting, and scheduling decisions support the school's academic priorities and goals.
• Identify, recruit, and retain highly effective teachers who demonstrate a commitment to student achievement and instructional excellence.
• Provide ongoing coaching, supervision, and professional…