Substitute Administrator

Maplewood Richmond Heights School District • Saint Louis, MO

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute Administrator serves as temporary administrative leader when a building administrator (Principal or Assistant Principal) is absent. The role maintains continuous, safe, efficient, and effective school operations while supporting staff, students, and families. This is an on-call temporary seasonal position as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Missouri Administrator/Principal Certification or eligibility for the appropriate state administrative credential.
• Good communication skills to read and comprehend instructions and directions, issue guidance, and maintain professional correspondence.
• Ability to work with computer applications, educational management software, and student information systems.
• Ability to maintain good public relations with staff, students, families, and the public.
• Must pass FBI fingerprinting and a police record check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Educational Administration.
• Prior experience as a building principal, assistant principal, or administrative leader.

Responsibilities

• Assume administrative leadership and authority for the building during the absent administrator's assignment.
• Oversee daily school operations, maintaining order, routines, safety protocols, and a positive school climate.
• Address student discipline, behavior management, and crisis situations in alignment with District board policies and building procedures.
• Supervise student arrivals, dismissals, hallway transitions, lunchroom operations, and school events as assigned.
• Provide operational support, guidance, and direction to instructional, support, and administrative staff in the absence of the assigned administrator.
• Communicate effectively with central office leadership, building personnel, parents, and emergency services when required.
• Respond promptly to urgent situations, maintaining building safety and security standards.
• Keep organized documentation and administrative logs of daily events, incidents, and decisions, and provide a summary report for the returning administrator.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager