Middle School Principal - Grades 5-8

Position Type:Administration/PrincipalDate Posted:4/21/2026Location:DistrictDate Available:07/01/2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledDistrict:Pine River-Backus Ind SD 2174Pine River-Backus Schools is seeking to hire a Middle School Principal to lead our grades 5-8 with vision, passion and a commitment to student success. The Pine River-Backus School, located in the heart of the lakes area, has approximately 831 K-12 grade students. Licensure as a Minnesota K-12 Principal is required. The position is open until filled.Salary range: $110,000-$120,000 Duty Days: 215Benefits include group health and life insurance, personal leave, sick leave, 403b match and state pension plan.Job Summary: Leads and manages the operation of the middle school program, grades 5-8. Supervises all certified and non-certified staff, provides instructional and curriculum leadership, plans and conducts communications with the school board, parents, faculty, staff and students. Develops sound operational philosophy, implements research-based educational strategies and prepares required documentation.Major Areas of Accountability:StudentsAssists in developing methods for evaluating students' progress toward educational goals.Maintains a system for reporting pupil progress to parents.Maintains a student centered philosophy of education and considers welfare of the student as a paramount responsibility.Directs middle school special education program and participates in staffings for special education students.Directs alignment and implementation of state standards and District adopted curriculum.Directs the coordination of the ADSIS and other intervention support programs.Implements and enforces district and school policies and procedures as set forth by the School Board and Leadership Team.StaffDesigns and implements a system for the observation, supervision and evaluation of school personnel.Promotes staff morale and demonstrates a commitment to professional growth including the planning of in-service and other professional growth activities for staff members.Participates in and honors the leadership team process.Assumes major responsibility in the recruiting, screening, hiring and assigning of professional and non-professional middle school personnel.Oversees obtaining substitute teachers and paraprofessionals for the middle school.AdministrationDevelops student and faculty handbooks and manuals.Works with the administrative team to recommend to the Superintendent curriculum and courses of study for the middle school.Oversees pupil registrations, class loads and such phases of pupil accounting as are considered essential and develops and guides an acceptable program of guidance, counseling and testing.Prepares and monitors program budgets for the allocation of the resources of the middle school in cooperation with the Business Manager.Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment for all middle school departments.Makes recommendations regarding the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials.Administers safety and security procedures for the building, equipment, grounds and transportation related to the middle school.Participates in the planning and supervision of fire drills, emergency preparedness program and all other school crisis and civil incidents, providing for the safety and well being of students and staff.Plans, conducts and attends meetings with students, staff, parents, school board and community members.Supervises the submission of federal, state and district office reports, acknowledging and adhering to statutes and school district policies.Makes regular reports to the Superintendent containing pertinent information relative to school activities, school progress, school discipline, personnel reports, etc.Prepares reports and presents to the school board monthly and as requested by the Superintendent.Implements negotiated contracts.Maintains professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences and professional readings.Serves as liaison between school, staff, students and the community interpreting school district policy and responding to written, telephone and personal requests for information from all district clients.Supervises evening events as scheduled.ExperienceAdministrative experience preferred but not required.Three years of teaching experience mandatory.