Start Date: July 2025 Location: St. Paul Campus Reports to: Network Director of Instruction OVERVIEW Prodeo Academy is a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities. It is a meaningful education solution closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engagement. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community. VISION FOR POSITION The principal serves as the instructional leader at St. Paul Middle Academy (5th-8th grades) and collaborates with the Network Support Leadership Team in providing vision and leadership to the Prodeo Academy community as it strives to accomplish its mission. The principal receives direct reports from and provides work direction to the assistant principal, student success coach, social worker, teachers, interventionist, and instructional staff members. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Instructional and School Leadership + Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the Prodeo Academy community to achieve outstanding performance in the Middle Academy's mission of preparing each student for college + Work to dramatically improve student achievement by leading the educational program + Manage effectively faculty and staff + Develop and communicate the school's systems, culture, and vision, and create a plan to achieve that vision + Oversee curriculum development and assessment + Implement effective internal and external assessment systems and use data to inform decisions + Ensure strong consistency within the school program and curricular alignment with state and other rigorous standards + Select and share effective curricular and instructional practices from and with other schools + Serve as point person for all students and families Evaluation and Feedback + Oversee faculty and staff of Prodeo Academy, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal + Manage teaching staff, including professional development, staff observations, curriculum development, staff communication, and scheduling and program decisions + Lead faculty to ensure that all staff are providing well-managed and rigorous daily lessons, reasonable and effective daily homework, and regular and productive activities for tutoring + Foster commitment among faculty and staff to the development and fulfillment of the school's mission and objectives + Hold teachers accountable for meeting high standards for student academic and behavioral performance + Work with staff on all curricular, instructional, assessment, and professional development issues and activities to ensure data drives classroom instruction + Work with staff to foster consistency among staff in enforcing the Student and Family Handbook and other school-wide discipline policies + Work with special education staff to ensure 504 accommodations, IEP modifications, and counseling needs are met Family Support + Maintain communication and strong relationships with the families of Prodeo Academy, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children's academic and behavioral performance + Communicate regularly with families regarding student performance and academic achievement + Work with staff to correspond regularly with families regarding school policies, trips, events, and milestones + Work with staff to plan, coordinate, and support family meetings and special events + Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively Student Support/School Culture + Collaborate with school staff to maximize the ability of Prodeo Academy to support students' academic and socio-emotional development + Provide leadership to all staff members and students in establishing a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and fun school culture + Oversee students' academic and behavioral program, including disciplinary decisions, enforcement of the Student and Family Handbook, scheduling and class decisions, educational program, and assessment and accountability + Ensure that traditions and rituals that support the school's college mission are being created and maintained, grade by grade, year to year + Foster consistency in academic and behavioral expectations in and out of class + Ensure effective exam preparation to ensure student success + Work with appropriate staff member to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of the after school enrichment programs Organizational Leadership + Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students of Prodeo Academy + Help oversee academy-wide strategic planning and problem solving + Work with network support leadership team to lead the school's administrative program Qualifications: + A bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; a master's degree preferred + At least 3 years of teaching experience with a record of high student achievement + Principal/administrator license preferred + Administrative experience with a record of high student achievement + Demonstrated knowledge of school law + Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position + Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach + Expert-level written and oral communication skills + Strong interpersonal and team building skills + Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting deadlines + Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision-making, and time management + Entrepreneurial outlook and commitment to Prodeo Academy's mission COMPENSATION Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, educational background, and academic outcomes. Prodeo's total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career including: + Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) + Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans + Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year Prodeo Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.