Elementary Principal- Hale Cook Elementary

Kansas City Public Schools 

Principal- Elementary

Job Title: Principal- Hale Cook Elementary

Salary Range: Starting at $87,312

Department: School Leadership
Reports To: District Leadership
Location: Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) Schools
Shift Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Kansas City Public Schools seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to provide effective instructional and organizational guidance to faculty, staff, and students. This role focuses on fostering a culture of high expectations, implementing school improvement activities, and ensuring student success. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to achieve district goals, set high standards for performance, and create opportunities for professional growth.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

Lead School Improvement Efforts

• Organize, direct, and evaluate school improvement plans developed in collaboration with teachers, community members, parents, and business leaders.
• Monitor curriculum and instruction implementation, identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilize data to determine staffing needs and develop a comprehensive master plan.

Foster Instructional Excellence

• Provide a variety of instructional programs aligned with district strategic goals and student assessment results.
• Recruit, retain, evaluate, coach, and provide job-embedded professional development to staff.
• Create and foster a culture of high expectations for staff and students, ensuring progress toward set standards.

Engage Families and Community

• Guide family and community engagement activities to promote involvement in school district goals, policies, and activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to report student progress and share pertinent information.

Oversee School Operations

• Direct and supervise business operations, including budgeting, requisitions, and accounting.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and professional development activities.
• Perform Medicaid Administrative Case Management duties as assigned.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Requirements)

Bring Expertise and Vision:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience with middle to late adolescent students.
• Any Missouri Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6 or 7-12 in any subject).

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

Innovative Thinking:

• Strong ability to analyze and use data to inform school improvement strategies.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative culture among all stakeholders.

Leadership with Impact:

• Experience in leading professional development and coaching staff to achieve school and district goals.
• Proven ability to set and maintain high standards for conduct and achievement.
• Instructional Coach or Vice Principal experience. 

A Growth Mindset:

• Dedication to equity-focused leadership and continuous improvement.
• Capacity to adapt to the evolving needs of the school and district.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a mandatory 9% employee contribution (matched by KCPS).
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future