9-12 Head Principal

Dexter Schools; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Public Schools seeks a Head Principal for Dexter High School for the 2027-2028 school year. The role requires a valid Missouri secondary principal’s certificate, a Master’s degree, and ongoing pursuit of a Specialist’s degree.

The position is a 200-day contracted appointment aligned with the district calendar. Preferences include at least five years of successful teaching and administrative or teaching experience in secondary grades, with the Board reserving the right to consider

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• Administrative and/or teaching experience in secondary/middle level grades preferred.
• Valid Missouri secondary principal’s certificate required.
• Master’s degree required with pursuit toward Specialist’s degree; alternatives may be acceptable as deemed by the Board.

Skills

Teaching experience

Administrative experience

Secondary education

Education

Master's degree

Specialist’s degree pursuit

Job description

Dexter Public Schools is seeking applicants for Head Principal of Dexter High School for the 2027-2028 school year.

Job qualifications for the high school assistant principal include the following:

• Preference given to a minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience
• Preference given to administrative and/or teaching experience in the secondary/middle level grades
• A valid Missouri secondary principal’s certificate
• Required Master’s degree and pursuit toward a Specialist’s degree expected
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

This position is a 200-day contracted employment, following the school calendar for holiday observances. The index is based off of the teacher salary schedule commensurate with degrees and years of experience and a factor or 1.7

The Dexter School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, sex, exercise of FMLA rights or disability, educational programs or activities, and as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act, hires only American Citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. All candidates will be considered on the basis of qualifications, training, experience, and the ability to perform the requirements of the position. (Applications are kept on file for 2 years.)