Elementary School Principal

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent or designee, the Elementary School Principal provides professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating a creative school program. Establish an optimal learning environment within the school. Ensure that all school programs and activities conform to district guidelines. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. Work effectively with community organizations. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned, support the value of an education, and support the philosophy and vision of USD 290.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor instructional process to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions when necessary.
• Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
• Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
• Foster collegiality and team building among staff members.  Encourage their active involvement in decision-making process.
• Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage
• Complies with all District policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
• Work with staff to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

USD290 conducts background screenings and TB tests on all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020 at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

Duties listed on the job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the agreement and is subject to changes as the District’s needs and requirements of change. A full job description is available upon request.

KPERS participation is mandatory for this position.

USD290 is an At-Will employer.

USD290 is an Equal employment Opportunity Employer.