Vice Principal- King Elementary
Kansas City School District - KCMO
4750 - King Elementary - Kansas City, Missouri
This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5697025
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Kansas City Public Schools
Vice Principal- King Elementary
Job Title: Vice Principal
Salary Range: starting at $77,520
Department: School Leadership
Reports To: School Principal
Location: Kansas City Public Schools
Shift Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Vice Principal plays a vital role in ensuring the success of students, teachers, and staff by supporting all aspects of the school's programs. By working closely with the school principal, the Vice Principal helps foster a safe, inclusive, and academically excellent environment where every student can thrive. This position requires strong leadership skills, instructional expertise, and a commitment to continuous school improvement.
What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)
Big Bucket #1: Driving 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.
Big Bucket #2: Supporting Instructional Excellence
Assist 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.
Big Bucket #3: Developing and Evaluating 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.
Big Bucket #4: Promoting 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.
Supervise daily school operations, including safety protocols, and serve as the acting administrator in the principal's absence.
To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)
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: (Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics)
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.
A 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 matched by KCPS.
Voluntary retirement savings plans available.
Physical Demands:
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to 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.
Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?
Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future
Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?
Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$77,520 to $105,850 Per Year
Kansas City School District - KCMO
4750 - King Elementary - Kansas City, Missouri
This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:5697025
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Yesterday
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Kansas City Public Schools
Vice Principal- King Elementary
Job Title: Vice Principal
Salary Range: starting at $77,520
Department: School Leadership
Reports To: School Principal
Location: Kansas City Public Schools
Shift Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The Vice Principal plays a vital role in ensuring the success of students, teachers, and staff by supporting all aspects of the school's programs. By working closely with the school principal, the Vice Principal helps foster a safe, inclusive, and academically excellent environment where every student can thrive. This position requires strong leadership skills, instructional expertise, and a commitment to continuous school improvement.
What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)
Big Bucket #1: Driving 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.
Big Bucket #2: Supporting Instructional Excellence
Assist 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.
Big Bucket #3: Developing and Evaluating 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.
Big Bucket #4: Promoting 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.
Supervise daily school operations, including safety protocols, and serve as the acting administrator in the principal's absence.
To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)
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: (Preferred Qualifications and Characteristics)
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.
A 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 matched by KCPS.
Voluntary retirement savings plans available.
Physical Demands:
This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to 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.
Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?
Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future
Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?
Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$77,520 to $105,850 Per Year
Job ID: 520204530
Originally Posted on: 5/6/2026
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