What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Principal position at Fort Scott Middle School?
USD 234 has an available principal position.
Middle School Principal Purpose: The ideal candidate provides leadership, management, and supervisory skills that promote learning for each student. They lead others and stand for the ideas and values that help develop lifelong learners and future leaders within their District. The principal works closely with students, parents/guardians, building, and district staff to accomplish these tasks.
• Able to value people and build a positive culture within the school
by being approachable, being a great listener with non-judgmental
feedback, recognizing the hard work being done, and can remain
positive even when challenges arise.
• Has previous primary teaching and/or administrative experience
and knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and
discipline strategies that work with kids in grades 6-8.
• Addresses important issues with staff through professional, direct,
and confidential communication.
• Has a strong background in instructional leadership and recognizes
effective teaching and can coach all staff to become better at what
they do.
• Possesses the people skills to be intentional in their approach to
communication and leadership and is able to say what needs to be
said with respect and kindness.
• Understands about the life of staff outside of school and the
importance of supporting staff through situations that may arise
with a staff member’s life outside of school.
• Able to prioritize and manage time to be visible in classrooms and
throughout the building on a regular basis and establish a student-
focused culture throughout the school.
• Perform any duties as may from time to time be requested by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.
Position Benefits:
- KPERS
- Life Insurance
- Match Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Plan
- HSA
- Supplemental Policies
- Paid Time Off
USD 234 is an Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent, 424 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701
