2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

 (Posted: 01/10/2022)

POSITION:  Principal – School for Early Childhood Education 

The Ritenour School District seeks an experienced administrator with a vision and mission focused on student achievement, social-emotional learning, career and college readiness, and teacher development and leadership, to collaboratively lead through innovative and student-centered initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate Missouri Teaching and Administrator Certification, minimum five years of teaching experience. Three years of building level administrative leadership experience required. Applicant must have a master’s degree in educational administration. The ideal candidate must be a strong academic leader with successful experience with school turnaround who can clearly see both possibilities and obstacles, and develop a plan of action to move academic achievement forward. The applicant must demonstrate success working with a diverse student population and expertise in the area of instructional leadership. The applicant must possess collaborative leadership skills, strong communications skills, be an effective problem solver and advocate for a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please visit the Ritenour School District website,ritenourschools.org and complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately. 
• Applications should include a description of your leadership philosophy as it relates to equity, include specific actions of the Principal to ensure equity and high performance of all students in preparing students for career or college readiness in 500 words or less. 

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates

• To ensure full consideration, please visit the Ritenour School District website, www.ritenourschools.org and “Sign In” as an employee. 
• Click “Staff Website” and then under Quick Links click on “Internal Job Postings,”
• New applicants will create an Internal Profile and click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position. 
• If you already have an Internal Profile, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position. 

SALARY:  Administrative Salary, Commensurate with experience.

DEADLINE: January 24, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                  Principal – School for Early Childhood Education

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and implements the operations and programs of the school under the direction of the assistant superintendent.

REPORTS TO:                  Assistant Superintendent                                                

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Supervises, observes and evaluates the performance of all building staff and makes recommendations for employment.
• Plans, supervises and evaluates the instructional program.
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and address concerns according to due process rights of students.
• Make recommendations concerning the school’s administration and instruction.
• Develops a building budget and directs and monitors the budget/business/financial matters of the school.
• Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by tuition, grants, and student activities.
• Provides for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for that property.
• Develops and administers school operational policies and procedures. Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.
• Supervises the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant. Supervises maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Screens, interviews, and recommends the employment, assignments, or termination of personnel to the director of personnel.
• Collects, maintains, and reports data regarding students as required.
• Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.
• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Administers safety, security and emergency policies and procedures.
• Helps plan, implement, and monitor staff development and growth activities.
• Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate.
• Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for staff administrative procedures and instructions.
• Communicates with parents/guardians concerning student educational programs.
• Supervises and evaluates the school’s extracurricular program.
• Pursues professional growth and development through staff development opportunities, post graduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional, state and national meetings.
• Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Provides regular updates on the growth of the academic program, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Regular attendance is required to provide support to the students and staff.
• Requires travel to work sites within a building.
• Meets with students and parents outside the instructional day.
• Reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision making, planning and management in assigned area (s).
• Prepares and maintains written reports.
• Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation.
• Communicates student assignments and behavior problems in writing with others.
• Develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district.
• Communicates with classroom teachers regarding building programs.
• Conducts individual or group meetings.
• Provides oversight and evaluative supervision of assigned staff.
• Communicates with employees, parents, suppliers, etc. via telephone.
• Observes and evaluates employee performance.

Physical Demands  (Strength)

                -Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

                -Exerts greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

                Vocational Preparation: (Experience)

                Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience

                Minimum of 3 years successful building administration experience

                Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)

                Master’s Degree in Education Administration

                Missouri teaching and administrative certification