Fire Prairie Upper Elementary Principal (27-28 School Year)

Fort Osage•Independence, MO

About The Position

The Principal directs overall school-site operations, services, and staff while supporting the instructional process. The role provides information and resources, enforces established policies and regulatory requirements, coordinates school activities, and addresses issues arising on campus or involving enrolled students. The Principal reports to the Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services and is supported by two Assistant Principals. This is a full-time, 11-month contract position covering 227 days, for the 2027–2028 school year. Starting salary is $102,100, commensurate with years of administrative experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package with paid sick, personal, and vacation leave allotments. Preference will be given to applicants who apply before November 27, 2026.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or a job-related area.
Valid Missouri Principal certification for grades K–8, 5–9, or K–12, as appropriate.
At least two years of experience as a head principal in an elementary or middle school setting.
At least five years of teaching experience at the upper elementary or middle school level is stated as a minimum preference.
Proven experience in a public school feeder system, including coordinating student transitions into or out of middle-level education.
Comprehensive understanding of and practical experience implementing successful school improvement efforts under MSIP-6 standards.
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Maintain required certificates and licenses and meet continuing education requirements.
Obtain Criminal Background Clearance and Children's Division (DSS) Clearance.
Skills in planning and managing projects, using relevant software, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and administering personnel policies.
Knowledge of relevant codes, policies, regulations and laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles; and management and supervision concepts.
Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; use job-related equipment; analyze issues and develop action plans; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; set priorities; work as part of a team; manage interruptions and changing priorities; create a positive school climate; and motivate staff.
Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines, manage multiple departments, and routinely utilize significant resources from other work units.

Nice To Haves

A Specialist degree.
At least five years of teaching experience at the upper elementary or middle school level.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, and other personnel to implement and maintain services and programs.
Coordinate program components, support needs, meetings, and in-service training for teachers and staff to support school, district, and state objectives.
Develop budgets and financial forecasts and provide financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, the Superintendent, and/or the governing Board.
Develop and manage curriculum implementation and school improvement programs and plans.
Evaluate assigned personnel to ensure standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
Facilitate communication among personnel, students, parents, and outside agencies to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
Implement policies, procedures, administrative regulations, and processes to provide direction and comply with mandated requirements.
Maintain a safe and orderly school environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Manage school administrative functions, including facility maintenance, budgets, staffing, duty assignments, schedules, text purchases, and programs.
Monitor programs and services, including Title I, required records and reports, assemblies, extracurricular activities, student behavior, and schedules, to ensure outcomes, compliance, efficient service, budget adherence, and school safety.
Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars, including Board meetings, hearings, IEPs, and Principal Round Table meetings.
Perform personnel functions such as recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, terminating, supervising, and assigning staff.
Prepare reports, student-activity materials, correspondence, student handbooks, and other documents.
Represent the school in community forums to maintain support for educational goals and address school-environment issues.
Research policies, statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, and other topics to develop programs, ensure compliance, obtain information, and respond to requests.
Respond to inquiries from staff, district personnel, and professional organizations with information or direction.
Address staff issues, policy or regulatory conflicts, community concerns, and parental requests; identify relevant issues and recommend or implement an effective plan of action.
Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel in the building, monitoring performance, supporting professional growth, and advancing curriculum objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.