Schurz Elementary Principal - One Year Interim

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - ONE YEAR INTERIM

CERTIFICATION: Wisconsin Department of Instruction Certification # 5051 - Principal

JOB LOCATION: Schurz Elementary School

CONTRACT: Full-time, 211-day Contract - One Year Interim

START DATE: July 1, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate's background will include:

• Demonstrated commitment to superior student outcomes in a diverse environment.
• A champion of student success including experiences in closing opportunity gaps.
• Proven record of ethical, principled behavior and actions.
• Ability to cultivate and thrive in a collaborative culture that emphasizes best practice and innovation.
• Proven ability to manage change and innovate in a dynamic environment.
• Possessing knowledge and experience with Special Education programs:
• Familiarity with the CESA 6 Educator Effectiveness model;
• A demonstrated vision of learning using a student first, data-driven approach;
• Proven leadership, dedication, and commitment in developing a collaborative team effort among staff, including developing appropriate School Learning Objectives;
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills that promotes educational professionalism with students, parents, and community;
• Experience in fostering a climate and culture that supports learning and positive behavior;
• Ability to organize professional development at the school and district levels;
• Facilitation of vertical curriculum alignment;
• Background in Professional Learning Community (PLC);
• Background in Data Literacy - Using assessment data (STAR Math and Reading Inventories) to evaluate and narrow gaps among student sub-groups;
• Experience in leadership in a dual language program is strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhancing and expanding the success of Schurz Elementary students through superior leadership.
• Supporting and improving the quality of the school's culture and performance in alignment with the WUSD Strategic Plan and district and school goals.
• Collaborating with staff and leadership
• Identification, development, and implementation of district and building goals and curriculum;
• Preparation of administrative reports including budget documents, state and federal reports.
• Recruitment and retention of motivated, qualified staff including assigning and training staff, evaluating performance and providing professional development opportunities.
• Establishing, supervising, and maintaining student attendance and discipline;
• Planning, organizing, and directing the implementation of building activities;
• Assuming responsibility for health and safety of students and staff;
• Problem solving and conflict resolution at the building level.

THE DISTRICT: The Watertown Unified School District (WUSD) has an excellent opportunity for an experienced school administrator to serve as Principal at Schurz Elementary School for a one-year assignment. As part of the WUSD leadership team, the selected candidate will help to further the WUSD mission to serve our students by providing educational opportunities to promote academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning and to lead families, students and staff in realizing the WUSD vision of inspired learners through student-centered education strengthened by community involvement.

TRADITION. INNOVATION. TRANSFORMATION.

The Watertown School District has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students taught in seven buildings. Schurz Elementary School is a 4K - 5th Grade building with an enrollment of 240 students and has a Dual Language program.

THE COMMUNITY: The Watertown community has 24,000 residents and is located on the Rock River approximately halfway between Madison and Milwaukee, at the junction of Highways 16, 19, and 26.

APPLY BY: Applications will be reviewed as received until June 15, 2026

The Watertown Unified School District does not discriminate in its education program, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or disability status.