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Nathan W. Zittergruen

Nathan W. Zittergruen

Waukee,IA

Summary

Student and relationship focused motivational leader who excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation from students, parents, staff and community partners to improve comprehensive high school experience for all kids.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Johnston Community School District
01.2023 - Current

Duties include: recruitment & selection, employee relations, labor negotiations, contract/handbook/policy interpretation, investigator (level 1, title IX, employee misconduct), leadership for HR functions, supervision of HR staff, develop & maintain handbooks, liaison between staff/admin/board of education, labor management committee leadership, state/federal reporting and more.

Associate Principal, Johnston High School

Johnston Community School District
07.2019 - 01.2023

Duties included: master schedule, student services lead, student management, PLC work, special education program lead, teacher evaluation, professional development, state reporting and other.

Assistant Principal, Timberline School

Waukee Community School District
07.2017 - 06.2019

Duties included: master schedule, student management, PLC work, special education supervision, teacher evaluation, professional development, and additional responsibilities.

Assistant Principal, Waukee High School

Waukee Community School District
07.2015 - 06.2017

Duties included: master schedule, student management, PLC work, special education supervision, teacher evaluation, professional development, and additional responsibilities.

Associate Principal, Johnston Middle School

Johnston Community School District
07.2012 - 06.2015

Duties included: master schedule, student management, PLC work, special education supervision, teacher evaluation, professional development, and additional responsibilities.

Assistant Athletic Director

Johnston Community School District
07.2011 - 06.2012

Duties included: scheduling, managing events, website work, coaching evaluation, and other duties.

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Dowling Catholic High School
08.2006 - 06.2011

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
08.2004 - 06.2006

Education

Doctor of Education - Education Leadership

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2022

Master of Science - Education Leadership

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Teacher Education

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2004

Skills

Strengthfinder 20 Themes:

  • Strategic
  • Communication
  • Activator
  • Futuristic
  • Maximizer

DISC Profile: ID, DISC Priorities:

  • Taking Action
  • Generating Enthusiasm
  • Getting Results
  • Valuing Collaboration
  • Providing Support

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

Johnston Community School District
01.2023 - Current

Associate Principal, Johnston High School

Johnston Community School District
07.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Principal, Timberline School

Waukee Community School District
07.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Principal, Waukee High School

Waukee Community School District
07.2015 - 06.2017

Associate Principal, Johnston Middle School

Johnston Community School District
07.2012 - 06.2015

Assistant Athletic Director

Johnston Community School District
07.2011 - 06.2012

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Dowling Catholic High School
08.2006 - 06.2011

Business Education Teacher & Coach

Collins-Maxwell MS/HS
08.2004 - 06.2006

Doctor of Education - Education Leadership

Drake University

Master of Science - Education Leadership

Drake University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Teacher Education

Drake University
Nathan W. Zittergruen