PreK-5 Elementary Principal

Herington USD 487 • www.heringtonschools.org

Herington Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and visionary leader to serve as Principal. The Principal will be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to educational excellence, and the ability to collaborate with staff, students, families, and the community. Herington Elementary was recently named a National Blue Ribbon school for excellence in student achievement.

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. USD 487 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits Information

USD 487 provides each professional employee with a single health/dental policy. Premiums for the $2400 deductible level are covered 100% by the district. Other fringe benefits are available.

Salary Information

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting around $60,000.

Employer Information

Herington School District USD 487 serves approximately 420 Preschool through 12th grade students, and provides childcare for children ages 6 weeks-5 years.

Herington, Kansas is located in Dickinson County with city limits bordering both Morris and Marion Counties.  The district covers 93.7 square miles.

Transportation is provided for both in-town and out of town students.

District Overview for the 2023-2024 school year:

  • 420 Students
  • 45 Certified Staff
  • 31 Classified Staff
  • Average class size - 15
  • Central Kansas COOP in Education Member
  • Member Smokyhill Education Service Center, ESSDACK, and Greenbush
  • Wheat State League League for sports and other activities
  • 2A School Classification for high school activities
  • The Herington Elementary School was built in 2011
  • The Herington Sports Facility was constructed in 2010

 

 

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Job Contact Address

19 North Broadway
Herington , KS 67449

Job Start Date

August-1-2024

Applications Due By

July-31-2024

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