Purpose StatementThe job of Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. This job reports to Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services and is assigned two Assistant Principals to support operations and implementation of expectations.
Preference will be given to those who apply prior to November 27, 2026
Job Overview - Full-Time 11-Month Contract (227 Days)
- Starting at $102,100 (commensurate with years of administrative experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick, personal, and vacation leave allotments
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications - Possess a Master's degree in Education with a valid Missouri Principal certification (K-8, 5-9, or K-12); a Specialist degree is preferred.
- Demonstrate two or more years of experience serving as a head principal in an elementary or middle school setting.
- Hold a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the upper elementary or middle school level (minimum of five years preferred).
- Show proven experience working within a public school feeder system, including coordinating student transitions into or out of middle-level education.
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of and practical experience implementing successful school improvement efforts as defined by MSIP-6 standards.
Essential Functions - Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
- Coordinates program components, support needs, meetings and in-service training for teachers and staff (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities, delivering services and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
- Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent and/or governing Board.
- Develops programs for managing curriculum implementation, school improvement plans, etc. for the purpose of facilitating learning and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
- Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
- Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents, and outside agencies for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- Implements policies, procedures, administrative regulations, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
- Maintains a safe, orderly school environment for the purpose of ensuring a safe and secure place for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, scheduling of duties, oversight of schedules/text purchases and programs, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
- Monitors a variety of programs and services (e.g. Title I programs, required records and reports, school assemblies, extra-curricular activities, student behavior, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring stated outcomes are achieved, relevant policies and procedures are met, services are efficiently provided within budgetary guidelines and ensuring the safety and administration of the school plant.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars (e.g. Board meetings, training, hearings, IEPs, Principal Round Table meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and keeping abreast of changes and developments in the profession.
- Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, terminating, supervising, assigning, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
- Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, student handbooks, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
- Researches a variety of topics required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
- Responds to inquiries of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
- Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
- Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel of the building for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
Other Functions - Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, and concepts of management and supervision.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities.
Responsibility Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization's services.
Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education: Masters degree in job-related area.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Missouri Principal Certificate (in appropriate grade level)
Continuing Educ. / Training: Continuing Education Requirements
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance
Children's Division (DSS) Clearance
FLSA Status Exempt
