Building Principal - Intermediate Grades 5-6

Serve as the educational leader of an Intermediate building. Responsible for the educational programs in the school building in accordance with District policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing District programs, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Executive Director of Secondary Education. Supervise and evaluate assessment data and curriculum to implement best practices in instructional strategies. Provide leadership and supervision of students, staff, and school programs.

Responsible for student discipline, supervision, and school culture. Promote and assist with professional development; plan/supervise summer school; and other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Secondary Education.

Masters degree in Educational Administration and Missouri Administration Certificate required;
Specialist and/or Doctorate degree preferred. Three years of building-level administrative experience preferred. Effective communicator, team builder, goal achiever with strong work ethic. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. A strong knowledge of the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and effective instructional strategies. Demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and student success. Knowledge of Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices, collaborative curriculum development, and the use of student learning data to inform instruction.

Understanding of evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction, effective assessment practices, differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning. Ability to implement the district's instructional framework, utilize high-quality instructional resources, and support teachers in the design of engaging learning experiences that support the diverse needs of all students. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.