Head Principal

The Ferguson Florissant School District is seeking outstanding educator for the position of Elementary School Principal for Central Elementary School. Ferguson Florissant School District is committed to challenging students to achieve academic excellence and personal success by providing state-of-the-art instruction and a challenging curriculum within a warm, caring environment in partnership with dedicated parents, staff and community.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead, develop, and implement the Building School Improvement Plan
• Analyze data in the areas of student achievement, student discipline, student attendance and all areas evaluated under MSIP 6
• Communicate effectively with all publics
• Provide effective instructional and curricular leadership to increase student achievement
• Provide supervision and management of the instructional program
• Effectively evaluate staff
• Provide ongoing, meaningful professional development for staff
• Select and assign personnel to meet school and district goals
• Articulate the vision of the instructional program to students, faculty and community
• Promote and maintain a positive school climate to facilitate teaching and learning, discipline, morale and attendance
• Provide supports necessary to ensure the success of all students
• Facilitate the building parent involvement program
• Provide effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Provide efficient and effective allocation of resources to meet building and District needs
• Communicate with parents and mediate concerns
• Serve on building and District level committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Master's Degree and valid Missouri Administrative Certification
• Current knowledge of effective instructional practices
• Knowledge or experience in the use of performance-based evaluation to improve instruction
• Commitment to insuring that all students achieve at high levels
• Proven instructional leadership ability
• Management skills and ability in planning, organization, task completion and decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Must have commitment to the individual worth, dignity, potential and success of each child
• Ability to work with, and contribute to, building a high-energy team
• Experience with school improvement and change processes
• Experience in data-driven decision making
• At least 3 years of administrative experienced preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Assigned to 260 day work calendar; 8 hours per day vary; compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) as provided by the Board of Education.

Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org. Attach the following: letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor). Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.

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