Announcement of Vacancy
Addison Central School District seeks an inspired educational leader for the position of Principal of Middlebury Union High School and invites qualified and interested candidates to apply. The position begins July 1, 2020.

Overview
MUHS is a comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) high school serving approximately 560 students from the seven towns that comprise Addison Central School District (ACSD) in Vermont. ACSD is located in the heart of Addison County, with a rich agricultural history and a commitment to education. MUHS benefits from strong community support,  and receives considerable benefit from its proximity and partnership with Middlebury College and the Patricia Hannaford Career Center. Its long history of support for personalization, participation in extracurricular activities, and academic excellence have provided a consistent foundation for students to explore and grow as learners.  MUHS' comprehensive curriculum provides a strong platform for student success and a structured approach to post-secondary planning.   

The IB Continuum at MUHS         

ACSD faculty and administrators are building curriculum and designing systems to create what will be the first IB World District in Vermont and the eighth district across the nation.  Middlebury Union High School’s IB Diploma Program was authorized in the summer of 2019, making MUHS our first IB World School, with the Middle Years Program expected to be authorized this winter.  By the fall of 2020, we expect to be fully authorized across schools and grade levels offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programs.  

Faculty, Staff, and Students
MUHS has a deeply committed and inspired faculty, comprised of 57 full-time professionals of whom 80% hold masters degrees or higher.  MUHS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. 

MUHS students are caring, creative, and engaged. They have a strong commitment to academics and extracurricular interests that make MUHS a vibrant, dynamic school. 

Desired Qualities and Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this exciting leadership opportunity will be a dynamic, forward-thinking, self-confident, organized, collaborative, highly relational, and passionate educator who effectively serves both the academic and social/emotional needs of students.

The Principal will have most of the
following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Five years minimum of educational leadership experience, preferably at the secondary level
• Demonstrated commitment to current best practices in teaching and learning within the IB philosophy
• International Baccalaureate teaching and administrative experience
• Ability to articulate a vision of success for all students and commitment to lead towards equity for all
• Strong written, verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to professional growth and reflection
• Experience with school budget management
• Collaborative and distributive leadership skills
• Sense of humor 
• International experience and strong cultural competence

Application Deadline: December 6
To apply, please go here. For questions regarding the principal search, please contact the ACSD Central Office at (802) 382-1277.