Elementary School Principals - Multiple Positions (26-27 School Year)

Ferguson-Florissant School District•Hazelwood, MO

18h

About The Position

We’re Hiring School Leaders! A new chapter is unfolding in Ferguson-Florissant School District — and we’re looking for visionary leaders to help ensure student and staff success! If you’re ready to build something special, Ferguson-Florissant will welcome you with open arms. Come be part of a fantastic team! The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community of families and neighborhoods located in suburban St. Louis, MO. Fully-accredited by the state of Missouri, the district provides an excellent comprehensive educational program for nearly 10,000 students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is comprised of seven primary schools (PreK-2), six elementary schools (3-5), two sixth grade centers, two middle schools (7-8), two high schools and one alternative school as well as a nationally-recognized early education program, the PROBE gifted education program, the award-winning Challenger Learning Center, Little Creek Nature Area, a STEAM middle school and a STEAM high school. The Ferguson-Florissant School District has earned a national reputation as an innovative educational leader, and the staff works continually to provide the highest quality instructional program for our students. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring that our staff can provide the best possible educational environment for students. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is accepting applications for multiple Elementary School Principal positions. Elementary principals are responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing instructional and operational leadership for students and staff in alignment with the District’s strategic plan. We seek leaders who are culturally, instructionally, and operationally proficient and who continuously develop these competencies to best serve all students, staff, and families. Elementary principals report directly to the Chief of School Leadership. Elementary School Principals must demonstrate the ability to: Transform the elementary school experience for students, staff, and families. Build and act on a shared vision that honors the assets and knowledge of the school community and is continually informed by student, staff, and family voice, data, research, and community input. Create and sustain a culture of care, accountability, and high expectations. Prioritize anti-racist practices through intentional processes that elevate the voices of those most marginalized and most impacted by decisions. Establish safe, welcoming environments where all students, families, and staff feel seen, heard, valued, and respected. Lead change at both the individual and systems level through collaborative school teams. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead effectively under pressure while maintaining staff morale. Recruit, select, coach, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff members. Demonstrate deep knowledge of the instructional core and effective elementary instructional practices. Maintain a clear focus on equitable outcomes and sustainable success for every student. Model distributed leadership and develop teacher leaders and assistant principals. Create, implement, and monitor systems that promote trust, order, and safety. Communicate clearly, transparently, and effectively with all stakeholders. Take decisive, data-informed action to improve outcomes. Monitor and ensure high-quality instructional practices that advance learning for every student. Regularly analyze disaggregated data to identify inequities and guide instructional and organizational improvement. Build authentic relationships with students, families, and community partners, ensuring proactive and inclusive engagement opportunities. Demonstrate knowledge of District policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and valid Missouri Administrative Certification (elementary)
Current knowledge of effective instructional practices
Knowledge or experience in the use of performance-based evaluation to improve instruction
Commitment to insuring that all students achieve at high levels
Proven instructional leadership ability
Management skills and ability in planning, organization, task completion and decision-making
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Must have commitment to the individual worth, dignity, potential and success of each child
Ability to work with, and contribute to, building a high-energy team
Experience with school improvement and change processes
Experience in data-driven decision making

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree preferred
Elementary administative experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administering and supervising the total school program
Providing instructional and operational leadership for students and staff in alignment with the District’s strategic plan
Transform the elementary school experience for students, staff, and families
Build and act on a shared vision that honors the assets and knowledge of the school community and is continually informed by student, staff, and family voice, data, research, and community input
Create and sustain a culture of care, accountability, and high expectations
Prioritize anti-racist practices through intentional processes that elevate the voices of those most marginalized and most impacted by decisions
Establish safe, welcoming environments where all students, families, and staff feel seen, heard, valued, and respected
Lead change at both the individual and systems level through collaborative school teams
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead effectively under pressure while maintaining staff morale
Recruit, select, coach, supervise, evaluate, and develop staff members
Demonstrate deep knowledge of the instructional core and effective elementary instructional practices
Maintain a clear focus on equitable outcomes and sustainable success for every student
Model distributed leadership and develop teacher leaders and assistant principals
Create, implement, and monitor systems that promote trust, order, and safety
Communicate clearly, transparently, and effectively with all stakeholders
Take decisive, data-informed action to improve outcomes
Monitor and ensure high-quality instructional practices that advance learning for every student
Regularly analyze disaggregated data to identify inequities and guide instructional and organizational improvement
Build authentic relationships with students, families, and community partners, ensuring proactive and inclusive engagement opportunities
Demonstrate knowledge of District policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations
Perform other duties as assigned