Piper USD 203 is seeking an elementary principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should complete the online application and include a letter of interest, current resume, five references including current contact information with reference letters (at least one current supervisor required), transcripts, and copy of a valid administrative license. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Application Timeline:

• Applications Accepted: February 6 - February 21
• First Round Interviews - February 24
• Second Round Interviews - February 28
• Hiring Recommendation to the Board of Education - March 10 

Qualifications:

1. Valid Kansas Teaching License with building administrator certification at the appropriate grade levels.
2. Minimum 5 years prior teaching experience required.
3. Minimum 2 years previous administrative experience.
4. Special interest in professional development, curriculum, instruction and assessment aspects of educational leadership
5. Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports to:  Superintendent

Supervises:  All staff and students assigned to the school

Job Goal:  To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
2. Leads the collaborative effort to design and implement the schools curriculum and cooperates in developing the district curriculum.
3. Initiates the development of, coordinates, and supervises school improvement efforts including the development of building action plans that are aligned with district goals.
4. Participates in the planning of, approves, and supervises the school’s professional development program, uses PDP Toolbox to announce professional development opportunities and administers building-level professional development budget.
5. Prepares and submits instructional budget requests and monitors expenditures of approved funds.
6. Administers the school’s activity funds.
7. Maintains records and prepares reports appropriate to the school’s operation.
8. In accordance with law and policy, establishes and enforces standards of conduct for students and staff .
9. Mentor/evaluate all first/second year teachers in conjunction with the USD 203 Mentor Assistance Program.
10. Maintains a safe and orderly school environment.
11. Enforces all district policies and regulations.
12. Represents the school with the community and its agencies and organizations.
13. Participates in interview process along with Assistant Principal and/or other interview team. Interviews and recommends for employment all new and replacement staff members.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the superintendent or board.
15. Provides regular communication regarding events and progress to staff and community.

Non-essential job functions:

1. Serves as building–level KESA facilitator.
2. Schedules and supervises school activities.
3. Serves on the District Accreditation Team.

Contract Length:    208 day administrative contract

Salary: $98,000+ Commensurate with education and experience