Fair Grove High School is accepting applications for the High School Principal position for the 2025-2026 school year. Fair Grove High School prides itself on a strong reputation for academic and extracurricular excellence. Its unique 4-day workweek structure promotes a balanced education approach for students and staff. FGHS is dedicated to fostering a learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Fair Grove High School offers a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular activities that engage students and support their growth. As the Principal, you will develop and communicate a clear vision for academic excellence and school improvement, oversee the implementation of rigorous academic programs, recruit and mentor faculty, and continue to build upon the strong school culture at FGHS. Building and maintaining strong relationships with parents, community members, and local organizations will be essential in promoting the school’s mission and vision. Applications will be accepted at https://www.fairgroveschools.net
Job Title: Principal
Department: Administration
Reports to: Superintendent
Classification: Exempt
Summary
The principal is the instructional leader for his or her building and is responsible for the daily operation of the building.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position is responsible for:
Supervision of instruction
Evaluation of staff
Training of staff
Making hiring recommendations to the Board
General supervision of students
Supervision of student activities and events
Implementation of the professional development plan
Maintaining building records
Preparation and management of the building budget
Creation and update of student handbooks
Positive interaction with students
Administration of student discipline
Motivation of staff
Administration of meal service and the free and reduced lunch program in the building in conjunction with the Food Service Director
An individual who holds this position is expected to attend:
Board meetings
Student activities and events
IEP meetings
Supervisory Duties
Has supervisory responsibility over all building staff.
Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree or higher in educational administration
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Missouri principal’s certificate for the appropriate grade levels
Skills and Abilities
Language
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:
Present information to staff members, other administrators and the Board of Education
Respond to common questions and complaints
Interview students and staff
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, government memos, Board policy, administrative procedure and statutes
Write newsletter articles, staff memos and ordinary business correspondence
Keep information confidential when required by law, policy or a particular situation
Computation
Ability to compute ratios, percentages and create and interpret graphs and figures
Reasoning
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Technology
Basic computer word processing, spreadsheet and research skills
Ability to access and create reports using the district’s student information software
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position must frequently move in and around buildings and grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings and supervise bus loading and unloading areas and sit for an hour or more at a time.
Hearing
Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment
Attendance
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conditions and Environment
The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however the individual who holds this position will occasionally be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees.
The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.