Principal - Intermediate Grades 4-6

Intermediate (Grades 4, 5, & 6); Carl Junction (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermediate (Grades 4, 5, & 6) in Carl Junction, MO, seeks a Principal beginning July 1, 2027. The role includes leading instructional improvement, supervising staff, and managing building operations in alignment with district goals.

Requires a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Missouri Principal Certification, with building-leader experience preferred. Candidate resumes and letters should reflect teaching/admin experience and tenure within Carl Junction School District.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership is required.
• Valid Missouri Principal Certification - Building-Level Administrator is required.
• Prior experience as a building leader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to support high-quality teaching and learning.
• Foster a safe, collaborative school culture with high expectations.
• Lead development and monitoring of a building improvement plan aligned with CSIP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

School culture

Budget management

Hiring processes

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

Missouri Principal Certification - Building-Level Administrator

Job description

Principal - Intermediate Grades 4-6

Carl Junction MO Intermediate (Grades 4, 5, & 6) - Carl Junction, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

• Job ID: 5937790
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

Position available beginning July 1, 2027

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership
• Valid Missouri Principal Certification - Building-Level Administrator
• Previous experience as a building leader is preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instruction, curriculum, assessment, and professional learning
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and a collaborative school culture
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership that supports high-quality teaching and learning, including the implementation of district curriculum, assessment practices, and professional learning priorities.
• Foster a safe, positive, collaborative school culture characterized by high expectations for students and staff.
• Lead the collaborative development, implementation, and monitoring of a building improvement plan aligned with district goals and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Supervise and evaluate instructional staff and support professional growth through meaningful feedback and coaching.
• Recruit, interview and evaluate candidates and make hiring recommendations consistent with district procedures.
• Manage the building budget and allocate resources in support of school priorities.
• Provide effective supervision of students, extracurricular activities, and school events.
• Maintain effective systems for student behavior, attendance, safety, and discipline in accordance with Board policy and district procedures.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with other building principals, department directors, and district administrators to advance district goals and ensure consistency across schools.

Applicants are to include a resume and cover letter specifying years of experience in the following areas: teaching, administration (if applicable), and years of service in the Carl Junction School District (if applicable).

** The District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• David Pyle , Superintendent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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