Middle School Principal

Overview

Piper USD 203 has an opening for a principal for the  school year at Piper Middle School. Interested applicants should complete the online application and include a letter of interest, current resume, five references including current contact information with reference letters (at least one current supervisor required), transcripts, and copy of a valid administrative license. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• Applications Accepted:
  January 16 - February 6
• First Round Interviews - February 11-13
• Second Round Interviews - February 18-20
• Hiring Recommendation to the Board of Education - March 9

• Valid Kansas Teaching License with building administrator certification at the appropriate grade levels.
• Minimum 5 years prior teaching experience required.
• Minimum 2 years previous administrative experience.
• Special interest in professional development, curriculum, instruction and assessment aspects of educational leadership
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervises: All staff and students assigned to the school

Job Goal: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Leads the collaborative effort to design and implement the schools curriculum and cooperates in developing the district curriculum.
• Initiates the development of, coordinates, and supervises school improvement efforts including the development of building action plans that are aligned with district goals.
• Participates in the planning of, approves, and supervises the school’s professional development program, uses PDP Toolbox to announce professional development opportunities and administers building-level professional development budget.
• Prepares and submits instructional budget requests and monitors expenditures of approved funds.
• Administers the school’s activity funds.
• Maintains records and prepares reports appropriate to the school’s operation.
• In accordance with law and policy, establishes and enforces standards of conduct for students and staff.
• Mentor/evaluate all first/second year teachers in conjunction with the USD 203 Mentor Assistance Program.
• Maintains a safe and orderly school environment.
• Enforces all district policies and regulations.
• Represents the school with the community and its agencies and organizations.
• Participates in interview process along with Assistant Principal and/or other interview team. Interviews and recommends for employment all new and replacement staff members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or board.
• Provides regular communication regarding events and progress to staff and community.

• Serves as building–level KESA facilitator.
• Schedules and supervises school activities.

Contract Length: 208 day administrative contract

Salary: $110,000+ Commensurate with education and experience