PRINCIPAL - RIVERWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Riverwest Elementary School is a multi-ethnic, Title I school located in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee. Riverwest serves approximately 340 students. Our curriculum allows every pupil to learn to his/her maximum potential. High expectations are held for all students. Riverwest Elementary School staff is committed to providing a safe learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement. We believe in the Riverwest Way- Peaceful, Productive and College Bound. We are a proud GE Foundation Demonstration School.

Mission

We believe that all students can learn and value the diversity of our students family background, socio-economic status, race and gender. High expectations are held for all students: we achieve excellence in academics and advanced levels of performance through a curriculum that supports high standards. Riverwest staff is committed to providing a safe, peaceful and productive learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement.

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 Monday February 3, 2025.

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 Riverwest, you will need to prepare a 5-7 minute PowerPoint presentation that outlines the following:

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.