Job Description:
PRINCIPAL K-8

This posting is for a position during the 2025-2026 school year which would start in July 2025.


Must-haves- High-priority skills and qualities

• Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices   
• Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice     
• Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
• Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels 
• Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
• Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
• Develops and uses effective organization systems
• Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner

Minimum Qualifications 

• Administrative and teaching certificate (may be from Missouri, another state or international)
• Previous experience in K-8th grade schools/classrooms

Nice-to-haves- Skills and qualities that are a plus but not necessarily a requirement

• Administrative experience in K-8th grade setting 
• Strong data tracking and interpretation habits
• Solid understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Knowledge of best practices when working with language learners 
• Proficiency in Chinese, French or Spanish

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors the School Improvement Plan
  • Leverages teachers and staff throughout the process
  • Creates a staff professional learning plan aligned with SIP
• Oversees all areas of instruction, including language program implementation, curriculum, grading, and assessment
• Leads proactive efforts to maintain a strong and positive student, staff and school culture and climate   
• Monitors student discipline and safety
• Leads individual and small group professional learning
• Evaluates instructional staff
• Ensures reporting, monitoring and improvement of student attendance

See more information and apply here: https://louis.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=31