Get to Know Us: 

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture: 

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children. 

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to fight and advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily! 

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required!

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SUMMARY: Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Community and Student Support Services and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school and administering various programs as identified and assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes direct responsibility for the administration of the elementary school building, enforces the regulations and policies of the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools, and interprets such school policies and practices to teachers, students, parents, and the public.
• Provides instructional leadership and direction to support the professional growth of faculty and staff and for positive educational change.
• Studies the educational needs of students attending the school and develops plans for meeting identified needs.
• Participates in the selection of personnel as outlined by District regulations.
• Provides and counsels all staff members relative to guidelines based on the District’s performance based evaluation procedures and implements effective evaluation strategies.
• Monitors budget allocations, prepares budgetary requests, and administers expenditures of funds.
• Supervises the instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and student activities.
• Serves as a resource person with ideas, alternatives, and suggestions to staff, parents, students, and building/District professional development committees.
• Informs appropriate central office administrators with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, curriculum, transportation, maintenance, and repair needs.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports, records, and all other paperwork required for and/or appropriate to the school’s administration.

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Principal – Elementary School (continue)

(Posted: 2/15/2023)

• Establishes and maintains a safe, positive, academically focused environment that is welcoming to students, teachers, parents, and the community.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current Principal’s certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the appropriate level.
• Master’s Degree in Education or Teaching.
• Minimum five years of successful teaching, supervisory, and/or administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, colleagues, school groups, and community organizations.
• Vision and leadership skills to assist staff in meeting rigorous academic standards.
• Extensive knowledge base on school reform efforts, data analysis, curriculum and fiscal management.
• Demonstrated ability to increase academic achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to form effective relationships with all members of the school community.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and human relations skills.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Successful completion of background check by Human Resources.

Physical Demands 

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 12 Month

Salary: Administrator Range on the District Administrative Salary Schedule Scale IV - $89,040 - $111,300 (salary negotiable)

The Riverview Gardens School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including employment and admissions, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). All forms of sex-based discrimination are prohibited in the district, but this policy focuses exclusively on sexual harassment as defined in Title IX that occurs within the education programs and activities of the district. However, the district will respond promptly to investigate and address any report or complaint of sexual harassment.