Principal ~ Magnolia Middle School

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY 

The Caesar Rodney School District is accepting applications for Principal of Magnolia Middle School. Magnolia Middle School is configured for grade levels 6 through 8 in Magnolia, Delaware. The current student population is approximately 400 students.

QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must possess:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and / or certification for School Principal
• Successful experience as a building administrator
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher of at least 5 years; middle level or secondary experience strongly preferred
• Must possess or be eligible for certification as School Principal and Assistant School Principal
• Strong leadership, consensus building and communication skills
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies for improvement of student learning and achievement
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community
• An ability to facilitate change for continued student improvement and staff development
• Commitment to high academic standards and creating a rigorous, fun, inclusive academic atmosphere

Internal Candidates may submit a letter of interest and a resume to Roger Holt, Director of Human Resources, AND Julie Lavender, Supervisor of Human Resources by 4pm on June 4, 2026, or apply online to be considered.

SALARY: In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience and degree. Benefits package included. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers: Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.