Middle School Principal

Independence, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Independence Middle School has an opening for middle school principal. The application deadline is February 27 2026. This isa 10.5-month position

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competency in the English language.
A valid building-level license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others including the ability to communicate effectively withbroad and diverse audiences.
Ability to handle afast-paced intense work environment.
Ability tomanage job responsibilities and meet the established buildingoutcomes.
Ability to work a daily schedule that often demands an extended workday.
Other alternatives asset by the Board of Education.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

SUPERVISES AND

EVALUATES: All building certified teaching staff and staff as assigned

PURPOSE AND

OBJECTIVES OF

THE POSITION:

To use leadership supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of the individualstudent and through thatstudent achievement that ensures school order to accomplishthese goals the Building Principal must work closely with the other staff and administration of USD 446.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. The principal oversees safe and orderly schools.

Implements effective procedures for ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment.
Takes appropriate action when students exhibit emotionally/physically distressed behaviors.
Complies with or monitors compliance with all state and federal laws.
Implements board policies rules and regulations.

II. The principal ensures student achievement for all student groups.

Collects and reports data on academic achievement by all student groups.
Monitors assessment of all students in basic skills areas.
Evaluates effectiveness of teaching materials activities and approaches and provides assistance when necessary.

III. The principal builds positive school/community relations.

Supports the school and district mission.
Promotes positive relationships between all persons in the school community.
Facilitates effective site councils.

principal leads the school in developing constructive student/adult relations.

Helps students develop responsibility for their conduct.
Cultivates staff behaviors that promote respect of authority tolerance of diversity and appreciation of each students potential.

principal oversees effective and efficient staff performance.

Works with staff to develop and recommend standards for student learning.
Plans Professional Development based on student and staff needs and ensures they are effectively implemented.
Recruits supervises and evaluates instructional staff in accordance with policy and law.
Interacts effectively with building/district personnel.

principal practices responsible fiscal facility and resource management.

Organizes effective budget planning procedures.
Ensures building expenditures do not exceed the limits set forth by the board-approved budget.
Maintains building records and property.

VII.The principal models positive professional attributes.

Engages professional growth activities as directed.
Uses written and spoken language well.
Makes all necessary administrative decisions in a timely manner.
Delegates supervision when appropriate.
Maintains reasonable office hours.
Demonstrates good judgment in decision making.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with the provisions of the USD 446 Board of Education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Occasional stooping bending turning and reaching.
Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move lift carry pull or push heavy objects or materials.
Occasional climbing or steps may be required in some buildings.
Requires some travel.
Must work indoor and outdoors year-round.
Must work in noisy crowded environments.

Independence Middle School has an opening for middle school principal. The application deadline is February 27 2026. This isa 10.5-month positionTo apply go to: POSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: Building PrincipalQUALIFICATIONS:Competency in the English language.A valid building-level license is...