Position Begins: July 2023

Status: Full-time, 12 Months, Exempt

Department: Instructional Admin, Upper School

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Upper School Principal.

St. Paul Academy and Summit School is dedicated to upholding the values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. SPA strives to employ faculty and staff that represent a wide array of backgrounds in order to create an inclusive environment that our students can thrive in. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and those identifying with the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read more about SPA’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the most recent, Spring 2022 DEIB strategic plan for more information.

Position Description:

The Upper School Principal reports to the Head of School. The Upper School Principal is charged with the comprehensive responsibility for leadership, vision, and oversight of all aspects of the Upper School community, programs and personnel.

• Articulating vision and developing all aspects of the Upper School program and culture.

• Hiring, mentoring, and evaluating all full-time, part-time, and substitute teachers

• Coordinating and collaborating with the US Athletic Director and Director of Athletics regarding US athletic programs; with College Counselors regarding college counseling programs; with Director of Operations regarding US facilities, security, and operations; Director of Technology regarding US academic technology.

• Leading and coordinating community events, including Commencement, special assemblies, faculty meetings, parent meetings including coffee chats, new student/new parent orientation meetings, and looking ahead meetings.

• Serving as the chief articulator-to students, parents, faculty, other divisions, and the wider community-of the Upper School’s programs, expectations, achievements, culture, and community.

• Works closely with the K-12 academic department chairs to oversee the Upper school program.

• Serving on the US admission committee, Principals’ group, Leadership Team, K-12 Calendar Committee, Sabbatical Committee, K-12 Intercultural Life Committee, and other committees as needed. Representing SPA at MAIS/IMAC gatherings.

• Supervising US Counselors, Dean of Students, Academic Dean, and US Administrative Assistant.

• Participating in and leading, as needed, hiring process of other administrators in the K-12 program.

• Maintaining and allocating funds from the Upper School budget

• Commitment to the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to pursue it in meaningful ways;

Requirements:

• BA degree required (MA degree preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration and communication with both colleagues and students, are required.
• Candidates should support the mission of SPA, the vision of the Upper School, and be eager to join a professional community where openness to growth is the norm.

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