Job Description:
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Position Summary:
The principal performs duties required to direct and coordinate educational, administrative, and counseling activities of a school community including general supervision of all employees assigned to that school; reports to the Network Superintendent; and is responsible for the achievement of school goals. Some of the most important goals include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain safe, secure, and supportive culturally responsive learning environments for students
• Maintain instructional programs and procedures appropriate for a virtual, blended, hybrid, or traditional learning environment in support of increased academic performance for all students
• Maintain visible parent and community participation in school processes and activities
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction, sense of belonging, and professionalism with and among all staff

Essential Functions:
To achieve the above goals, the principal performs the activities listed below:
 
School Culture

• Create a quality school improvement plan that focuses on teaching and learning goals and expectations
• Use data to determine and develop professional development for whole staff, small group, and individual professional growth
• Develop positive student and staff rapport and be visible throughout the school while establishing a climate of belonging, respect, and high expectations for all

 Academic Leadership

• Motivate and mobilize staff toward fulfilling the school vision, strategy, and goals
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of reading and literacy skills and strategies pivotal to student academic success across content areas
• Develop new school-level policies, procedures, and guidelines as needed
• Demonstrate deep content knowledge about school climate and student culture, including discipline, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive practices

 Community and Relationship-Building

• Establish and maintain relationships with other schools, organizations, and district departments to coordinate services
• Engage families and the community in school processes and develop a comprehensive school communication strategy inclusive of families and community members
• Demonstrate awareness and respond appropriately to ongoing national, regional, and local changes that may affect the school environment and operations; these changes may be social, economic, legal, and/or cultural
• Serve as liaison officer between the school and local law enforcement and social service agencies

Management and Operations

• Develop a recruitment plan to ensure the sustainability and growth of the student population
• Organize and administer the school in conformity with the policies of the Board of Education and administrative guidelines of the Superintendent of Schools
• Plan and prepare the school budget to ensure appropriate funding is obtained and monitor expenditures to ensure budget compliance
• Monitor volunteer programs where beneficial to the school

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Collaborate with others to create a compelling, shared vision strategy, and goals for school success
• Communicate effectively and persuasively in writing, in one-on-one communications, in meetings, and large group presentations
• Demonstrate effective talent management practices, including selection, staffing, supervision, performance appraisal, performance recognition, staff development, and promotion
• Lead change initiatives and ensure sustainability
• Exhibit knowledge of state, federal, and board guidelines related to curriculum development
• Utilize modern office practices, procedures, and equipment

 Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a full-time certified educator in a preK-12 setting
• Minimum of three full years of experience providing formal instructional coaching supervision to educators in a preK-12 setting (preferred)

 Education:

• Master’s Degree in Education (required)
• Valid Missouri Administrator Certification (required) 
• Candidates who will be eligible for a MO administrator license on or before July 1 are encouraged to apply and may be considered on a case-by-case basis contingent upon licensure*