Principal, Grades 9-12 (2026/27)

POSITION TITLE:  Principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration
• Certification for Principal in State of Missouri
• Successful experience as a teacher
• Specific knowledge and skill in approved duty areas

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent of Schools

HOURS IN DUTY DAYS EXCLUDING LUNCH:  8

(Note:  Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)

WORK DAY:  Monday - Friday

(Note:  Actual workdays may vary in accordance with District needs and administrative assignments and may include occasional weekend work.)

CONTRACT DAYS WORKED:  High School - 12 Months

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Must exhibit the following leadership and management skills:
• PROBLEM ANALYSIS – the ability to seek relevant data and analyze complex information to determine the important elements of a problem situation; search for information with a purpose.
• JUDGEMENT – the ability to reach logical conclusions and make high quality decisions based on available information; skill in identifying educational needs and setting priorities; ability to critically evaluate written materials.
• LEADERSHIP – the ability to get others involved in solving problems; the ability to recognize when a group requires direction, to interact with a group effectively and to guide it to accomplishment of a task.
• SENSITIVITY – the ability to perceive the needs, concerns and personal problems of others; skill in resolving conflicts; tact in dealing with persons from different backgrounds; the ability to deal effectively with people’s emotional issues; knowledge of what information to communicate and to whom.
• STRESS TOLERANCE – the ability to perform under pressure and during opposition; ability to think on one’s feet.
• ORAL COMMUNICATION – the ability to make a clear oral presentation of facts or ideas.
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – the ability to express ideas clearly in writing; to write appropriately for different audiences, e.g., students, teachers, parents.
• RANGE OF INTEREST – competence to discuss a variety of subjects, e.g., education politics, current events and economics; the desire to actively participate in events.
• PERSONAL MOTIVATION – the need to achieve in all activities attempted; an attitude that work is important to personal satisfaction; the ability to be self-policing.
• EDUCATIONAL VALUES – a well-reasoned educational philosophy; receptiveness to new ideas and change.
• Provide vision and direction for the school.
• Provide for management of instruction.
• Effectively implement evaluation strategies oriented toward improvement of instruction.
• Provide leadership for positive educational change.
• Demonstrate effective skill in the recruitment, selection and assignment of school personnel.
• Promote ongoing staff development.
• Communicate standards of expected performance.
• Provide leadership for appropriate curriculum, and organization of personnel to staff the curriculum.
• Provide for effective and efficient day-by-day operation of the school.
• Ensure that school plant and facilities are conducive to a positive learning environment.
• Ensure efficient management of building-level fiscal resources.
• Promote and maintain a positive school climate.
• Establish and maintain effective discipline in the school.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skill.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Implement the policies and procedures of the district.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Demonstrate a sense of professional responsibility.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance that complies with District policies and rules.
• Demonstrate effective and positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students, and the community and the ability to work as a productive and solid member of the school district team.
• Must be able to collaborate with peers, possess a positive attitude and be flexible with change.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.  This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties.  The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties.  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Duties performed typically in district settings to include the cafeteria, gym, recreational areas and other assigned areas.
• Physical demands can include but are not limited to:  Exerts up to 40 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects including equipment such as audio-visual.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and other limited physical activities are required.
• Mental demands can include but are not limited to:  Comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing.
• Frequent movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Moberly School District is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Moberly School District, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.

Salary : $101,286 - $130,458