Vice Principal- King Elementary

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive School Improvement:
  • Collaborate on the development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive school improvement plan.
  • Conduct regular classroom visits to assess the quality of instruction and recommend effective teaching strategies.
  • Introduce and lead innovative initiatives to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Support Instructional Excellence:
  • Aid teachers in identifying and using resources that complement the curriculum and address diverse student needs.
  • Offer guidance and mediation in resolving student/teacher and student/student conflicts.
  • Provide classroom management support to enhance the learning environment.
• Develop and Evaluate Staff Performance:
  • Conduct teacher evaluations through scheduled observations and provide actionable feedback to improve instructional quality.
  • Facilitate professional development opportunities, grade-level meetings, and collaborative planning sessions.
  • Support paraprofessionals in their roles to effectively assist teachers and students.
• Promote a Safe and Positive School Environment:
  • Foster a welcoming and harmonious educational environment that embraces multiculturalism and diversity.
  • Implement strategies to improve student attendance, behavior, and overall school climate.
  • Serve as the acting administrator in the principal's absence.

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To:

• Bring Expertise And Vision:
  • Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.
  • Missouri Certification in Elementary School Teaching and Administration.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of elementary teaching experience.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• In Order to Level Up in This Role, You'll Need:
  • Innovative Thinking:
    • Experience with implementing creative strategies to address student and teacher challenges.
    • Proficiency in integrating technology into school operations and classroom practices.
  • Leadership With Impact:
    • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams toward achieving common goals.
    • Proven experience in building positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
  • A Growth Mindset:
    • Commitment to ongoing professional growth and adapting to evolving educational standards.
    • Solutions-oriented approach to overcoming challenges in a dynamic school environment.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans available.

Physical Demands:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers.
• Bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Terms Of Employment:

• Length of work year: 12 months, 261 days.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS.
• Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.