Principal - Cedar Ridge Elementary School, 2026-27

PURPOSE

Columbia Public Schools are seeking an Elementary School Principal. Elementary educators commit to serving students by creating a caring, collaborative, engaging, positive and professional culture. Our elementary schools seek to instill in students, high standards for kindness, responsibility, respect, problem solving, and positivity. The principal shall have the responsibility for planning, advocating, supporting, collaborating, implementing, and evaluating all educational activities. The principal will create a positive, trustworthy, and respectful climate that has consistent expectations for all. The principal will build relationships, communicate proactively and promote continual growth while maintaining a student-centered focus.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Principal will conduct the following administrative responsibilities: 

• Implement and maintain a shared mission and vision for learning
• Positively engage families in establishing a shared sense of community for the school
• Provide clear and consistent expectations for students and staff 
• Work with various stakeholders to establish programs and activities that support the Columbia Public Schools goals of Achievement, Innovation, and Growth
• Coordinate programs and activities with community partners
• Articulate and inspire a shared vision of learning that supports all students by engaging with students and teachers in classrooms
• Proactively plan, communicate, and execute initiatives collaboratively with professionals and families
• Implement and supervise instructional programs with an emphasis on professional development for high student achievement in a manner that models excellence
• Provide leadership through CPS initiatives such MTSS, Standards Referenced Grading, and Focused Instructional Walks.
• Supervise operations and personnel at school level
• Hire and supervise teachers and staff in school
• Observe, support, and conduct informal and formal evaluations of teaching to promote continuous learning and improvement of professional practice by teaming with teachers to enhance their instructional expertise
• Establish and maintain disciplinary policies by providing instruction and consistent response 
• Support extra-curricular programs
• Maintain positive community, parent, and staff relations that promote active engagement and an appreciation of diversity
• Oversee compliance with district policies
• Oversee use of facilities, scheduling classes and activities
• Manage and monitor the budget for the school
• Understand and adhere to Board Policies and procedures

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:      Executive Director of Elementary Education 

Supervises:      Building staff and student body

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: Master's Degree in School Administration required. Missouri Principal Certificate is required.

4 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher.

Preferred: 3 years’ experience as an Assistant Principal or Principal. Specialist or Doctorate is preferred.

4 years of successful experience as an elementary classroom teacher. 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.