High School Principal

USD 234 has an available principal position.

 High School Principal Purpose: The ideal candidate provides leadership, management, and supervisory skills that promote learning for each student. They lead others and stand for the ideas and values that help develop lifelong learners and future leaders within their District. The principal works closely with students, parents/guardians, building, and district staff to accomplish these tasks. 

Qualifications:

 Masters degree from an accredited college/university.

 Current Kansas State Building Level Administrative Endorsement.

 Current Kansas State Teaching License.

Desired Characteristics and Skills Of New Principal:

Able to value people and build a positive culture within the school
by being approachable, being a great listener with non-judgmental
feedback, recognizing the hard work being done, and can remain
positive even when challenges arise.

Has previous primary teaching and/or administrative experience
and knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and
discipline strategies that work with kids in grades 9-12.

 Addresses important issues with staff through professional, direct,
and confidential communication.

 Has a strong background in instructional leadership and recognizes
effective teaching and can coach all staff to become better at what
they do.

 Possesses the people skills to be intentional in their approach to
communication and leadership and is able to say what needs to be
said with respect and kindness.

 Understands about the life of staff outside of school and the
importance of supporting staff through situations that may arise
with a staff members life outside of school.

 Able to prioritize and manage time to be visible in classrooms and
throughout the building on a regular basis and establish a student-
focused culture throughout the school.

Responsibilities:

 Work closely with the staff and administration of USD 234.

Be a positive representative of the school district throughout the community.

 Promote the success of every student by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program dedicated to student learning and staff professional growth.

 Promote the success of every student by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

 Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

 Communicate openly and effectively with students, community, staff and administration. 

 Encourage the professional growth of teachers through evaluations, and assistance they may need.

 Administer district policies in the operation of the school.

 Maintain school records and file necessary reports.

 Plan and organize the school day and year to provide for efficient operation of the school.

 Work cooperatively with peers in sharing ideas, techniques and procedures for improvement of the learning environment.

Perform any duties as may from time to time be requested by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

USD 234 is an Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701