Principal

The Francis Howell School District is a great place to live, work and go to school. FHSD is committed to the recruitment and retention of top-notch employees with the determination and drive to create a positive and effective 21st century learning environment for our students. We are the top-rated school district in St. Charles County. Encompassing more than 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St. Charles County, the District empowers students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future. Learn more at www.fhsdschools.org/about.

The district offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are provided in addition to an employee assistance program, district-paid employee basic life insurance of $75,000, voluntary employee life insurance, voluntary dependent life insurance and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

High School Principal position

The Francis Howell School District is seeking a High School principal who can demonstrate evidence of having improved student learning outcomes in a school setting. The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction and support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at a high school. They will provide information and serve as a resource to others; establishing site mission, vision, values and goals while forging relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.

Location:
FH North High School
2549 Hackmann Road
St. Charles, MO 63303


FH North High School Facts:

• Current enrollment-approximately 1637
• Current number of certified staff-approximately 97 FTE
• Current administrative staff-principal, associate principal and 3 assistant principals

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (specialist or doctorate preferred)
• Appropriate Principal Certification
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of Best Practices in Curriculum/Instruction & Assessment
• Knowledge of School Improvement and Best Practices as measured by data/results
• Knowledge of Classroom Instruction that Works (preferred)
• Professional Learning Communities Training (preferred)
• Successful Teaching Experience (5 years of high school experience preferred)
• Assistant Principal Experience (3 years of high school experience preferred)

Timelines:
Position start date: July 1, 2025

Salary commensurate with education and experience. Minimum Salary: $129,560 w/Masters, $132,948 w/Doctorate

Application Materials:

Please complete the administrator application which can be found at www.fhsdschools.org. To fully complete your application and be considered, please upload the following items to your application:

• Letter of Interest addressed to Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer, Francis Howell School District, 801 Corporate Centre Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368
• Current Resume
• Three current letters of reference, one which is from a current supervisor (external applicants only)
• Administrator Certificate

Hiring Timeline:

• Application due by February 14, 2025 at Noon
• Anticipated initial screening interview date for selected candidates: March 3, 2025
• Anticipated building interview for selected candidates: March 5, 2025
• Anticipated superintendent interview for selected candidates: March 10, 2025
• Anticipated Board recommendation date: March 20, 2025