Building Principal - Intermediate Grades 5-6

Nixa Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixa Public Schools is seeking a Building Principal for the Intermediate Grades 5-6. The role leads educational programs, oversees assessment data and curriculum, and ensures effective instruction in alignment with District policies.

Responsibilities include supervision of students and staff, discipline, and school culture, plus coordinating professional development and summer school under the direction of the Executive Director of Secondary Education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or equivalent is required.
• Missouri Administrative Certificate is required; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with a focus on student success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the educational leader of an Intermediate building (grades 5-6).
• Supervise and evaluate assessment data and curriculum to implement best practices.
• Provide leadership and supervision of students, staff, and school programs; oversee discipline and school culture.
• Plan and supervise professional development; oversee summer school; support the district's improvement plan.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team builder

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration & PLC practices

Education

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Missouri Administrative Certificate

Specialist and/or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Building Principal - Intermediate Grades 5-6 JobID: 2093

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Elementary Principal
  
• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026
  
• Date Available:
  07/26/2026
  

PRIMARY TASKS & MAJOR ACTIVITIES

Serve as the educational leader of an Intermediate building. Responsible for the educational programs in the school building in accordance with District policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing District programs, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Executive Director of Secondary Education. Supervise and evaluate assessment data and curriculum to implement best practices in instructional strategies. Provide leadership and supervision of students, staff, and school programs. Responsible for student discipline, supervision, and school culture. Promote and assist with professional development; plan/supervise summer school; and other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Secondary Education.

EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Masters degree in Educational Administration and Missouri Administration Certificate required; Specialist and/or Doctorate degree preferred. Three years of building-level administrative experience preferred. Effective communicator, team builder, goal achiever with strong work ethic. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. A strong knowledge of the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and effective instructional strategies. Demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, continuous professional growth, and student success. Knowledge of Professional Learning Community (PLC) practices, collaborative curriculum development, and the use of student learning data to inform instruction. Understanding of evidence-based literacy and mathematics instruction, effective assessment practices, differentiated instruction, cooperative learning, and inquiry-based learning. Ability to implement the district's instructional framework, utilize high-quality instructional resources, and support teachers in the design of engaging learning experiences that support the diverse needs of all students. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Postings current as of 11/11/2026 7:46:50 AM CST.