Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus Principal/Director of Career Pathways

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Principal / Director of Career Pathways serves as the district’s leader for advanced career pathways, innovation programming, and technical education systems, while also functioning as the building administrator for the Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus and Olathe Advance Technical Center. This position integrates leadership with site-based administrative responsibilities to ensure rigorous, industry-aligned, future-focused programming that prepares students for post-secondary success and workforce readiness. This position oversees two and four-year academies across the district, real-world learning opportunities, and innovation centered facilities while ensuring operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, compliance, and equitable access for all students. The position reports to Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and also works collaboratively with the Chief Academic Officer.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum Development & Instruction.
Kansas Building Leadership License required (or eligibility required).
Minimum five to seven years of successful leadership experience in K–12 education.
Building principal leadership experience required.
Deep commitment to Career & Technical Education and innovation programming.
Strong instructional leadership background.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Expertise in curriculum design and instructional alignment.
Strong student discipline and school climate leadership skills.
High-level organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Strong fiscal and budget management skills.
Ability to build, recruit, and sustain industry and post-secondary partnerships.
Ability to recruit industry partners to create new workforce opportunities for students.
Effective decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in Career & Technical Education (CTE), innovation programming, Real World Learning (RWL), or advanced academic pathways preferred.
Proven success leading strategic initiatives that improve student outcomes.