Assistant Principal

Intermediate District 287; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost medical and dental insurance

HRA account

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Dependent care FSA

Wellness services with counseling

Retirement through TRA

403b with district match

Paid time off

Job summary

Intermediate District 287 in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an Assistant Principal to lead the Ann Bremer Education Center's programs for high school students and young adults ages 14-22 with unique needs. This full-time, in-person position starts October 2026 and operates under IPA guidelines.

The role requires a Master’s in education, three years of educational experience, K-12 principal licensure, and a commitment to culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Three years of professional-level experience in an educational setting.
• Valid K-12 Principal licensure; experience in special education preferred.
• Experience in leading and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff in determining objectives and long-range needs.
• Coordinate and supervise program activities and staff.
• Oversee facility safety, security, and well-being of students and staff.
• Support licensed staff on IEPs, PBSPs, and evaluations.
• Facilitate team meetings and coordinate communications with families and partners.
• Plan and monitor program goals, staff development, and discipline procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in education or related field

Three years of professional-level experience in education

Special Education licensure (preferred)

Job description

Intermediate District 287 is looking for an Assistant Principal to serve in our Ann Bremer Education Center located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. This is a full-time in person position that serves high school students and young adults ages 14-22 with unique needs in a variety of programs.

Location: Ann Bremer Education Center in Brooklyn Park, MN

Start Date: October 2026

Contracted days: 251 paid days

This position is part of the Intermediate Principals Association (IPA)

Minimum starting salary: $128,341.14, annually

Benefits including:

• Low cost medical and dental insurance
• District funded HRA account
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional health care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Optional dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Extensive wellness services that includes 6 free confidential counseling sessions
• Retirement benefits through TRA
• Optional 403b with district match
• Paid time off
• More details can be found on our webpage:Contracts/Benefits - Intermediate District 287

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Three (3) years of professional-level experience working in an educational setting
• Special Education licensure and teaching experience in special education, preferred

Licensure Requirements

• Valid licensure as K-12 Principal, and
• An Assistant Principal hired on or after July 1, 2024, may be placed at any step on the salary schedule. In order to advance beyond three (3) steps of the salary schedule, the Assistant Principal must earn a Director of Special Education license. Once the Assistant Principal earns the Director of Special Education license, they may move to the salary step commensurate with their original placement on the salary schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies for a diverse student population
• Knowledge of:
• theory and research in education
• application of methods used in improving academic achievement
• educational assessment practices and techniques
• effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
• academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
• procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
• Minnesota State Academic Standards
• school safety procedures
• effective supervision and discipline
• State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
• instructional technology
• current educational theories and practices
• evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
• Skills in:
• crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
• effective problem solving
• leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to:
• communicate well both orally and in writing;
• plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
• work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• lead and supervise staff and students
• remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
• prioritize and manage multi-task complex issues
• apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
• evaluate culturally responsive instruction

Essential Functions

• Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
• Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
• Overall supervision of the facility;
• Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
• Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
• Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
• Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
• Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
• Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
• Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
• Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
• Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
• Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
• Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
• Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
• Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
• Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
• Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
• Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
• Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
• Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
• Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
• Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
• Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
• Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
• Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.