Interim Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
7/2/2024

Location:
Riverview Elementary School

Interim Principal
Riverview Elementary School
For the 2024-25 School Year

USD 232 is accepting applications for the position of Principal at Riverview Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants must have a current Kansas building Administrator License.

Purpose: The Principal directs and manages the operations of the school. A successful candidate builds and maintains a positive school culture in addition to leading, organizing, supervising and evaluating staff to promote excellent, innovative learning opportunities in a safe and secure environment.
Qualifications: Prior administrative experience
Essential Job Functions
Duties/Responsibilities:

Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary

Ensure instructional resources and materials are in place to accomplish instructional goals

Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the stakeholders

Foster collegiality and team building among staff members; encourage active involvement in decision-making process

Solicit regular input from district-level committee about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the school's education program; include students and community representatives when appropriate

Build a common vision for school improvement with staff; direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of school's mission

Establish district performance objectives using the district planning process and involving site-based decision-making committees; demonstrate progress using results to promote school improvement

Provide opportunities for interactive communication with superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community

Work with faculty to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate

Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers

Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools

Develop and administer district budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisition textbooks

Manage use of school facilities; oversee maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe district

Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal

Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences in accordance with district policy and state law

Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals

Work with district-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities

Articulate the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission

Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Other duties as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Requirement/Environmental Conditions:

Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations

Requires the ability to frequently work prolonged and irregular hours

Requires the ability to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time

Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time

Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use

Requires the ability to occasionally bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach

Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments

TB test required for all new employees.

Reports To: Carrie Handy, Chief of Personnel
Position Type: Full Time/Certified
Salary: To Be Determined

Paid benefits include: Single health/dental insurance, $50,000 life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid leave. 245-day contract.

Requirements: All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.

Consideration of applications to begin immediately until a suitable candidate has been secured.