2026-2027 Middle School Principal (possible Interim) - Congress Middle School
About The Position
The Middle School Principal is responsible for providing effective instructional leadership and is accountable for the school’s operation. Major responsibilities include the educational program, professional and classified staff, student development, facility maintenance and management, fiscal management activities, and developing effective community relations. The role involves leading the development, implementation, and communication of educational goals, providing strong and positive educational leadership in organizing, developing, and administering the instructional program. This includes utilizing test scores to identify areas of strength and weakness, communicating this information to staff for curriculum goal setting, and providing leadership in developing the necessary climate for change and growth within the school. The principal will supervise teaching staff and programs, assist in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of personnel, and ensure effective and efficient day-to-day operation of school facilities conducive to a positive learning environment. Oversight of custodial, cafeteria operations, and other support services to maintain an efficient, clean, safe, attractive, and functional facility is also required. The position demands effective organizational skills, prompt and accurate completion of duties, and the establishment and maintenance of effective discipline and a positive school climate. Financial and budget knowledge within the area of authority is necessary, along with responsible expenditures in accordance with the Board of Education's operational philosophy.
Requirements
- A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching.
- Missouri Principal certification.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective team-building skills.
- Effective organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior principalship experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing effective instructional leadership and accountability for the school’s operation.
- Managing the educational program, professional and classified staff, and student development.
- Overseeing facility maintenance and management, fiscal management activities, and developing community relations.
- Leading the development, implementation, and communication of educational goals.
- Organizing, developing, and administering the instructional program.
- Utilizing test scores to identify areas of strength and weakness and communicating this to staff for curriculum goal setting.
- Providing leadership for change and growth within the school.
- Supervising teaching staff and programs.
- Assisting in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of personnel.
- Ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day operation of school facilities.
- Overseeing custodial, cafeteria operations, and other support services.
- Demonstrating effective organizational skills and completing duties promptly and accurately.
- Establishing and maintaining effective discipline and promoting a positive school climate.
- Managing finance and budget within the area of authority and making expenditures in accordance with the operational philosophy of the Board of Education.
- Participating in district middle school study groups.
- Reviewing lesson plans and conferring with teachers.
- Developing and demonstrating effective communications through staff meetings, newsletters, and personal contacts.
- Developing and following a plan of self-improvement.
Benefits
- Twelve months with paid vacation and competitive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
