PRINCIPAL - BAY VIEW MONTESSORI (K3-8)

Bay View Montessori School is actively recruiting candidates for the principal position. Candidates with Montessori training and experience are encouraged to apply.

Bay View Montessori School is a growing school servicing students and families on two campuses. Our Howard campus provides primary instruction for students in grades K3-K5 and the Dover campus services students in grades 1-8. Bay View Montessori students reach their full potential through multi-age interactions in an inquiring, cooperative, and encouraging atmosphere. The school partners with Bay View High School to offer upper grade students exposure to additional STEM, culinary and arts programs. The school's staff fosters independence and responsibility in students. Children demonstrate creativity, concentration, and leadership in their work and community. Students build confidence in their abilities and excel in their academic and social abilities. Bay View Montessori creates a nurturing environment in which staff teaches to the whole child and strives to maintain a community of peace.

All candidates must submit degree conferred transcripts for the required master's degree with this application.

Salary range: $99,355.97 - $143,371.47

Administrative applications are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Monday, May 5, 2025.

A current resume and master's degree conferred transcripts must be attached to the completed application.

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify Dana Berlin at banksdm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline noted above.

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be asked, via email, from careers@milwaukee.k12.wi.us to request three electronic professional references be completed on your behalf. Completed references are required to move forward in the interview process.

No application or application materials will be accepted or considered after the deadline including online references.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, fitness for duty exam including a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Please note: If you are selected for a Bay View Montessori Principal interview, you will need to prepare a 5-7 minute slide presentation that outlines the following:

• Education/Experience
• Definition of a culturally -responsive school leader
• Leadership Style
• Vision for the School

Questions or concerns regarding your application should be directed to Dana Berlin at banksdm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Eligible candidates must have:

• A Master's Degree in education with an emphasis in Administrative Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction
• Five (5) years of professional education experience as fully licensed teacher in a K-12 setting
• Two (2) years of successful school building administrative/supervisory experience in a K-12 setting
• A valid Wisconsin Principal (#5051) license:
  • NOTE: Applicants that currently do not 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 #5051 Principal license within two years of appointment. Until the selected candidate completes the certification program, the district will request the license upon appointment on his/her behalf for a maximum of two years.

• 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 schools 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.