Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Paola High SchoolPaola USD 368 • www.usd368.org APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSING SOON - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH USD 368 is accepting applications for an Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Paola High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Paola High School serves approximately 600 students in grades 9–12 and offers off-site CTE programs in Criminal Justice, Health Careers, Welding, HVAC, and Auto Tech through partnerships with Fort Scott Community College, Flint Hills Technical College, and Neosho County Community College. Additionally, Paola High School offers a secondary virtual program via a partnership with the Greenbush educational service center, as well as an alternative education program. Paola High School is a member of the Frontier League and sponsors athletic teams in football, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track, along with a cooperative swim team with Louisburg, Osawatomie, and Spring Hill. Activities and organizations include Cheer, Choir, Debate/Forensics, Drama/Theatre, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Instrumental Music, KAY, Robotics, and Scholar Bowl. Paola is the county seat of Miami County, located in Eastern Kansas with a population of approximately 6,000 residents. With easy access to the Kansas City metro area, Paola and Miami County provide small-town living with quick access to the amenities of the Kansas City metro area. Application Timeline: · Closing Date: Monday, February 16, 2026. · Initial Screening: Tuesday, February 17, 2026. · Onsite Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Position Details: The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director works a 203-day, 10.5-month (August – mid-June) contract with 13 days of paid leave per year. Requirements: · A Master’s degree in building administration from an accredited college/university. · Current Kansas certification as a Building Administrator. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience and a background in coaching/playing KSHSAA-sponsored sports or sponsoring KSHSAA activities. Application Process: Interested applicants should apply at the link below: For more information about the position, please contact Matt Meek, USD 368 Superintendent of Schools, at matt_meek@usd368.org. Benefits Information NA
Salary Information $87,500 - $95,000, dependent upon experience
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USD #368, Paola, is a progressive rural district with an easy 20-minute access to the Kansas City metro area and its amenities. Paola School District serves approximately 2,000 students. The district includes two elementary schools (one K-2 and one 3-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). The district includes an Adult Education center and the Parents as Teachers program. Paola is the host district for an eight-district special education cooperative program. USD 368 is proud to recognize Sunflower Elementary as one of only four Kansas buildings to earn the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award for 2024. District technology includes a dedicated technology integration specialist to support teachers with technology integration in the classroom, a wireless technology environment, network upgrades, 1 to 1 Chromebooks in grades 6 - 12, utilization of iPads to support elementary student engagement, and Smart Board technology in all core classrooms. USD #368 is committed to using technology as a tool to enhance learning and to support a dedicated professional teaching staff. Paola provides a mentoring program for first and second year teachers. Beginning teachers are paired with master teachers for support and guidance. At the completion of the program, new teachers have fulfilled the Kansas State Department of Education requirements to move from an initial to professional teaching license. Professional development is a vital part of continued growth for all licensed personnel. Paola schools are an integral part of a progressive community featuring an active town square, a growing business corridor, new housing complexes, and quick four-lane access to all of the Kansas City amenities. It is a great place to live, where people care about their children, schools, community and each other. More information can be found on our website, www.usd368.org. Come visit our community and schools.
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Paola, KS 66071 Job Start Date August-1-2026 Applications Due By February-16-2026 Job Contact Information |
