2026-2027 Assistant Principal-Shoal Creek Elementary

Liberty School District 53•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Assistant Principal - Elementary School is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned school programs and services at an elementary school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. This job reports to Elementary Principal.

Requirements

Planning and managing projects
Using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Administering personnel policies
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios
Review and interpret highly technical information
Write technical materials
Speak persuasively to implement desired actions
Analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Conflict resolution
Bookkeeping principles
Concepts of management and supervision
Schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events
Gather, collate, and/or classify data
Use basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Work with data utilizing defined but different processes
Operate equipment using defined methods
Work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups
Work with a variety of data
Utilize job-related equipment
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines
Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate
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
Adapting to changing work priorities
Job related experience with increasing levels ofחס responsibility is required.

Nice To Haves

State certification applicable to principalship in a K-5 environment
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities

Assists with a variety of administrative activities (e.g. interviewing, building and grounds inspections, curriculum development, scheduling, orientations, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and responding to administrative support.
Coordinates assigned projects and/or activities (e.g. class lists, duty schedules, roving subs, volunteers, safety drills, student recognition, student teachers, staff recognition, Watch Dogs, student activities, etc.) for the purpose of completing activities and/or directing services in a timely manner.
Facilitates meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Implements policies, procedures and/or processes (e.g. school improvement plan, student discipline program, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policies and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars (e.g. IEP, PTA, professional learning community, team, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. correspondences, audits, newsletters, weekly bulletins, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
Presents information (e.g. test data, curriculum proposals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback.
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.
Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or direction.
Serves as the principal in the absence of the regular principal for the purpose of maintaining continuity of daily activities and responding to inquires.
Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
Supervises students (e.g. in house suspensions, halls, bus zones, etc.) for the purpose of providing administrative presence and ensuring a safe environment.
Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.