Principal - Secondary

Overview

The Alternative School Principal provides visionary instructional leadership to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in grades 7–12. This position is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and student-centered learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, career readiness, and successful transitions back to traditional settings or graduation. The Principal collaborates with district leadership, families, and community agencies to remove barriers to learning and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.

This job reports to Superintendent.

• Instructional Leadership
  • Lead implementation of alternative education models including credit recovery, blended learning, and flexible scheduling.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and support staff to ensure instructional excellence.
  • Guide curriculum development aligned to Kansas College and Career Ready Standards.
  • Analyze student data to improve attendance, behavior, and academic outcomes.
  • Plan and facilitate professional development.
• Student Services and School Climate
  • Foster a trauma-informed, restorative, and inclusive school culture.
  • Oversee student discipline and intervention planning.
  • Engage families and guardians in student success.
• Operations and Compliance
  • Manage site budgets, staffing, and facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with Title I-D and other applicable programs.
  • Prepare required reports and documentation.
  • Participate in due process hearings as assigned.
• Community and Agency Collaboration
  • Serve as liaison with community corrections, DCF, juvenile justice, mental health agencies, and Ft. Riley.
  • Represent the school in community forums.
• District-Level Responsibilities (as assigned)
  • Assist with interagency coordination.
  • Participate in district leadership initiatives.
• Other Functions
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

Required:

• Kansas Building Leader or District Leader License.
• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with at-risk or alternative student populations.
• Demonstrated success improving student outcomes.

Preferred:

• Alternative education leadership experience.
• Knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, and restorative practices.
• Experience collaborating with juvenile justice and social service agencies.

• Strong instructional leadership.
• Effective communication with diverse populations.
• Conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Ability to foster positive school climate.
• Organizational and budget management skills.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practices.

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses;
Criminal Background Clearance.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date / Salary Grade: 2/2026

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N.

Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: . For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: .

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KS;
Delta Dental; group Employee Term Life Insurance;
Supplemental Employee & Dependent Term Life Insurance;
Group Short Term Disability;
Group Vision;
Health Insurance;
Individual Cancer Plan;
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account;
Tax Sheltered Annuities; KPERS Retirement; paid leave;
Professional Development – moves you up on pay schedule.

Commensurate on education and experience.

Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, USD 475 Geary County Schools serves the communities of Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza with 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools,…