Fire Prairie Upper Elementary Principal *Interim Position

Position: Fire Prairie Upper Elementary Principal *Interim Position*
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Fire Prairie Upper Elementary Head Principal Position is an interim role for the  school year. Administrator will be hired for a one year contract, with eligibility to reapply in Fall 2026 for the full time role  school year). Retirees eligible to apply for interim position. Fire Prairie serves about 700 students in grades 5th and 6th, with the support of two full time Assistant Principals.

Must have an earned Masters Degree and hold a Valid Missouri Elementary Principal Certificate.

Must have head principal experience (five years preferred; elementary and middle school preferred).

Must have elementary or middle school teaching experience (five years preferred).

Posting will remain open until filled, however, preference will be given to applications received on or before June 26, 2026.

Purpose Statement

The job of Principal is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent - Educational Services

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Coordinates program components, support needs, meetings and in-service training for teachers and staff (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities, delivering services and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent and/or governing Board.
• Develops programs for managing curriculum implementation, school improvement plans, etc. for the purpose of facilitating learning and ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents, and outside agencies for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures, administrative regulations, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Maintains a safe, orderly school environment for the purpose of ensuring a safe and secure place for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
• Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, scheduling of duties, oversight of schedules/text purchases and programs, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Monitors a variety of programs and services (e.g. Title I programs, required records and reports, school assemblies, extra-curricular activities, student behavior, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring stated outcomes are achieved, relevant policies and procedures are met, services are efficiently provided within budgetary guidelines and ensuring the safety and administration of the school plant.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars (e.g. Board meetings, training, hearings, IEPs, Principal Round Table meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and keeping abreast of changes and developments in the profession.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, terminating, supervising, assigning, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student…