Junior/Senior High Principal

Chautauqua County USD 286-Sedan • www.usd286.org

USD 286 is seeking a 6-12 Principal who provides professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating an effective school program that promotes academic excellence for all students. In order to accomplish these tasks, the principal works closely with the community, staff, and administration.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree from an accreditation college/university.
  • Three years of administrative experience desirable.
  • Current Kansas Building Administrator certification (3010) inclusive of appropriate levels.
  • Ability to lead staff in providing academic excellence for all student groups.
  • Copy of current resume, complete with the names and current contact information of at least three references.
  • Copy of all university transcripts.
  • Copy of current Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) License or verification from KSDE that Kansas licensure is in process.

 

Submit all information to Kati Sears, Board of Education Clerk at kati.sears@usd286.org. 

Benefits Information

Paid health insurance, discretionary leave time, and cell phone stipend.

Salary Information

The term of the contract and salary will be negotiated based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and personal/professional qualifications. USD 286 is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education.  USD 286 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Employer Information

USD 286 in Sedan is located in Southeast Kansas at the junctions of US Highway 166 and 99.  Sedan is a picturesque community located equidistant from Tulsa, OK, Wichita, KS and Joplin, MO, in the heart of the Chautauqua Hills.  Sedan is the Chautauqua County seat and has a community hospital, golf course, swimming pool and numerous restaurants.  Sedan is a great place to work and raise a family.

Oil and cattle production are still the county`s main resources.  Other industries include the production and distribution of bedding plants at Sedan Floral and the Kansas Klipper.  Efforts to promote tourism in the county include such events as the Christmas in the Hollow, Annual Redbud Tour, and the Chautauqua County Fair.

USD 286 has a rich tradition in academic success, athletics and music.

 

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, all unions or professional organizations holding negotiated agreements with the School District are hereby notified that this District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.  Any person having inquiries concerning the Chautauqua County Community School District`s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, American with Disability Act or Section 504 is to contact:  Rusty Arnold, Superintendent.  

 
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Job Contact Address

416 E Elm Street, Suite B
Sedan, KS 67361

Job Start Date

August-1-2025

Applications Due By

June-30-2025

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