Elementary School Principal - Walnut Elementary at Emporia Public Schools
Emporia Public Schools · Walnut, United States Of America · Onsite
$97,106.00 - $97,106.00
- Senior
- Office in Walnut
- Position Type:
Administration/Principal - Date Posted:
10/13/2025 - Location:
Walnut Elementary School Additional Information: Show/Hide - Master’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Valid required Kansas professional licensure
- At least three years of successful leadership experience in an accredited school is preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Knowledge of school and building operations
- Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to implement policy and procedures
- Ability to manage budgets and personnel
- Ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness
- Ability to interpret data
- Excellent organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Monitor instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to outcomes and use findings to take corrective actions where necessary.
- Provide instructional resources and materials needed to accomplish instructional goals.
- Establish clear expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
- Foster collegiality and team building among staff members. Encourage their active involvement in decision-making processes.
- Solicit regular input from district-level committees about planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the school’s education program. Include students and community representatives when appropriate.
- Build a common vision for school improvement with staff. Direct planning activities and implement programs to ensure attainment of the school’s mission.
- Articulate the school’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
- Establish school performance objectives using the school improvement planning process, involving site-based decision making committees. Demonstrate progress using results to promote school improvement.
- Provide opportunities for interactive communication with the Superintendent, staff, students, parents, and community.
- Build strong, productive relationships with all stakeholders and create a purposeful community of learners.
- Work with faculty to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
- Ensure that school rules are uniformly applied and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook.
- Conduct conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
- Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations affecting schools.
- Develop and administer school budgets based on documented program needs and estimated enrollment ensuring that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
- Obtain equipment, resources and materials through processes outlined by the Assistant Superintendent of Business/Operations.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
- Manage use of school facilities. Provide oversight of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. Approve all personnel assigned to the school through processes outlined by the Director of Human Resources.
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences in accordance with district policy and state law.
- Coach staff and help them identify and develop appropriate professional growth opportunities as well as accomplish improvement goals.
- Work with school-level and district-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
- Demonstrate awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs using appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
- Provide a focus of leadership that establishes clear goals and inspires others to do difficult work and solve adaptive challenges.
- Serve as a change agent by consistently challenging the status quo and helping others manage their own personal change.
- Participate in the ongoing development/revision, implementation, and monitoring/assessment of curriculum as outlined by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Student Services.
- Effectively utilize the expertise of other district professionals and/or outside consultants to support instruction and student achievement.
- Organize the school day/year to provide for efficient operation of the school. Appropriately delegate duties for effective utilization of staff while assuming final responsibility for the overall school program.
- Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
- Requires the ability to frequently work prolonged and irregular hours.
- Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Requires the ability to walk frequently.
- Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
- Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
- Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
- Requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
- Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
- Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
- Requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
- Support the vision and mission of Emporia Public Schools.
- Support the value of an education.
- Requires some travel.
- Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
- Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as required.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. Be an advocate and spokesperson of the school to all stakeholders.
- Report to the appropriate district personnel regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, finance, curriculum, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Interact with staff, parents, and students in a professional manner demonstrating respect for individual differences, patience and sensitivity.
- Supervise/provide for the general welfare of students at school and at school activities. Organize/supervise field trips, etc.
- Provide for effective programs and processes to support student SEL, conduct, attendance, and academic progress.
- Demonstrate professionalism through appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, accurate record keeping, and timely submission of required reports.
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding staff, students, and parents in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
- Support the profession by mentoring aspiring teachers, administrators, and other support personnel.
- Represent the interests of the district through participation with community groups, agencies, and organizations.
- Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
- Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to: acceptable use of technology, sexual and racial harassment, child abuse reporting, health and safety including all precautions related to bloodborne pathogens, and suicide prevention.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and well organized environment, including instructional spaces.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Be prepared to implement the building/district Emergency Operations Plan and actively participate in response drills.
- Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
- Observe district policies at all times.
- Respond to change in a productive manner
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other central office administrator.
| Elementary School Principal - Walnut Elementary | JobID: 2138 |
Base salary of $97,106 with additional compensation for level of education and past work-related experience.
Purpose: Direct and manage the operations of the school and oversee assigned student activities and services. Provide professional leadership in organizing, administering, supervising, and evaluating a creative school program. Works closely with the community, staff, and administration of the district.
Responsible to: Superintendent
Payment rate: According to the Administrative Salary Schedule
General Conditions: 12 months, running July 1 to June 30
Qualifications:
Education/Certification(s)/License(s):
Duties/Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and dismissal of staff assigned to the school including assistant principals, teachers and other licensed staff, instructional aides, paraeducators, and clerical support staff.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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