6-12 Principal SY 26-27

Peabody-Burns USD 398 • www.usd398.net

Peabody-Burns is seeking a 6-12 Principal with excellent communication skills and a willingness to help student and staff excel in all areas of education.

Responsibilities:

1. Supports the total academic/activity/athletic program of USD #398

2.  Demonstrates professionalism

3.  Oversees a safe and orderly school

4.  Ensures student achievement for all student groups

5.  Builds positive school and community relations.

6.  Leads the school in developing constructive student/adult relations

7.  Oversees effective and efficient staff performance

8.  Practices responsible fiscal, facility, and resource management

9.  Models positive professional attributes

10.  Oversees the development and maintaining of all CTE programs.

Education:

  1. Masters degree in school administration/leadership from an accredited college or university
  2. Current Kansas Building Administrator licensure

Peabody-Burns MS-HS is a small 1A (Div. II) building with an anticipated 100 total students in grades 6-12 for the 2022-23 school year. USD 398 is a member of the Wheat State League. A small rural setting within 40 minutes of metro Wichita, the district lends itself to an array of opportunities.

Benefits Information

Health insurance benefits, cell phone stipend, mentoring program, USA dues and conference fees and a variety of professional development opportunities are provided.

Salary Information

To be determined by years of experience and qualifications.

Employer Information

Peabody-Burns USD 398 serves approximately 200 PreK-12 students in southern Marion county including the city of Peabody and the city of Burns.  Peabody-Burns Elementary School is a PreK-5 facility located at 506 Elm in Peabody and Peabody-Burns Jr/Sr High School is a 6-12 facility located at 810 North Sycamore in Peabody, Kansas.  USD 398 is committed to educational excellence and strives to meet the needs of its students.  Peabody is located 15 miles northeast of Newton, Kansas on highway 50.  We are approximately 50 miles from Emporia and 35 miles from Wichita.

Along with any teaching positions that are available, we are always looking for bus drivers, substitute teachers and other classified positions.  Please visit our website at usd398.net, for more details on all our open positions.

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Job Contact Address

506 Elm
Peabody, KS 66866

Job Start Date

July-20-2026

Applications Due By

July-15-2026

Job Contact Information

Antoinette Root
aroot@usd398.com
620-983-2198