Job Description:
Orchard Farm School District is seeking an Assistant Principal to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year!  Orchard Farm Middle School (5-6) and Orchard Farm Junior High School (7-8)
 
An Assistant Principal is the instructional leader for his or her building and is responsible for the daily operation of the building.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher in educational administration
• Valid Missouri Principal certificate for the appropriate grade level
• Knowledge of state standards, federal and state regulations and law
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction
• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form to staff members, other administrators and the Board of Education
• Ability to problem solve

An individual who holds this position is responsible for:

• Supervision of instruction
• Evaluation of staff
• Training of staff
• Making hiring recommendations to the Board
• General supervision of students
• Supervision of student activities and events
• Implementation of the professional development plan
• Maintaining building records
• Preparation and management of the building budget
• Creation and update of student handbooks
• Positive interaction with students
• Administration of student discipline
• Motivation of staff
• Facilitate Data Team Meetings
• Communicate school priorities through social media
• Performs the duties of the principal in the absence of the principal
• Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor and the superintendent

An individual who holds this position is expected to attend:

• Board meetings
• Student activities and events
• IEP/504 meetings                      

Supervisory Duties
Has supervisory responsibility over all building staff, except the principal.
 
Timelines:
Position start date:  July 1, 2025 (12 month contract)
 
Hiring Timeline:
We anticipate Board recommendation to hire on December 17, 2024
 
Salary:
Starting $91,000. Commensurate with education and experience.
 
Application Materials: 

• Letter of Interest 
• Current Resume
• Three current letters of reference, one which is from a current supervisor (external applicants only)
• Administrator Certificate