Elementary Principal (2025-26)

Columbia Public Schools • Columbia, MO

398d • $83,700 - $109,182

About The Position

Columbia Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Principal to lead and manage an elementary school, fostering a positive and collaborative environment for students and staff. The principal will be responsible for planning, advocating, supporting, and evaluating educational activities while maintaining a student-centered focus. This role emphasizes building relationships, promoting growth, and ensuring high standards of kindness, responsibility, and respect within the school community.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in School Administration required.
• Missouri Principal Certificate is required.
• 4 years of successful experience as an Elementary classroom teacher.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years' experience as an Assistant Principal or Principal.
• Specialist or Doctorate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a shared mission and vision for learning.
• Positively engage families in establishing a shared sense of community for the school.
• Provide clear and consistent expectations for students and staff.
• Work with various stakeholders to establish programs and activities that support the Columbia Public Schools goals of Achievement, Innovation, and Growth.
• Coordinate programs and activities with community partners.
• Articulate and inspire a shared vision of learning that supports all students by engaging with students and teachers in classrooms.
• Proactively plan, communicate, and execute initiatives collaboratively with professionals and families.
• Implement and supervise instructional programs with an emphasis on professional development for high student achievement in a manner that models excellence.
• Provide leadership through CPS initiatives like RtI, Standards Referenced Grading, and Focused Instructional Walks.
• Supervise operations and personnel at school level.
• Hire and supervise teachers and staff in school.
• Observe, support, and conduct informal and formal evaluations of teaching to promote continuous learning and improvement of professional practice by teaming with teachers to enhance their instructional expertise.
• Establish and maintain disciplinary policies by providing instruction and consistent response.
• Support extra-curricular programs.
• Maintain positive community, parent, and staff relations that promote active engagement and an appreciation of diversity.
• Oversee compliance with district policies.
• Oversee use of facility, scheduling classes and activities.
• Manage and monitor the budget for the school.
• Understand and adhere to Board Policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree