Principal - Selvidge Middle School

The Rockwood School District is seeking an outstanding educator for the position of Principal of Selvidge Middle School

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead the school’s instructional program and school improvement process

Establish and maintain an effective learning environment in the school

Establish and maintain an effective site-based program for curriculum implementation,

staff development, technology, and school operations

Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board of Education

policies and regulations by the school’s staff and students

Oversee the supervision of all school programs to enhance individual student education

and development

Establish guidelines for proper student attendance, conduct, and maintaining student

discipline

Plan, organize, attend, and direct the implementation of all school activities

Initiate, designs, and implements programs to meet the specific needs of the school and

the students

Act a liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of

the school and the district, and encouraging community participation in school life

Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development, as appropriate

Coordinate or supervise support services such as custodial, security, recreational

programs, financial and accounting functions, and instructional media activities

Work toward the accomplishment of Board of Education Goals and MSIP Standards.

Participate in all events associated with the school and district programs

Prepare and submit the school’s budgetary requests and monitors expenditures of funds

Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities

Cooperate with college and university officials regarding student teacher training and

preparation

Cooperate with various members of the central administrative staff regarding the total

school program

Conduct staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes, new programs, and

other district developments

Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the

school’s staff

Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional

meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems

of mutual interest with others in the field

Keep the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Supervision of Secondary

Education informed of the school’s activities and problems

Attend and lead various meetings, including evening and weekend, and participate in

districtwide committees and activities

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent Supervision of

Secondary Education

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred with a major in educational administration

• Must hold a Missouri certificate as a middle school principal

• Successful middle school administration and supervision experience

• Minimum three years’ experience as a classroom teacher

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Competitive salary and benefits

Starting Date: July 1, 2026

260 Day Contract

Screening to begin: February 1, 2026

All applicants need to complete an administrative online application

at: https://rockwood.schoolspring.com/

Current Rockwood administrators must submit the "Transfer Application – Administrative" and

attach a resume and cover letter.

External applicants and Rockwood employees must submit the "Administrative" online

application and attach a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of your current certification.