Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus Principal/...

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Principal / Director of Career Pathways Department / Location: Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus & Olathe Advanced Technical Center FLSA Status: Administrator - Exempt Work Calendar: 242 Days POSITION SUMMARY The Principal / Director of Career Pathways serves as the district's leader for advanced career pathways, innovation programming, and technical education systems, while also functioning as the building administrator for the Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus and Olathe Advance Technical Center. This position integrates leadership with site-based administrative responsibilities to ensure rigorous, industry-aligned, future-focused programming that prepares students for post-secondary success and workforce readiness. This position oversees two and four-year academies across the district, real-world learning opportunities, and innovation centered facilities while ensuring operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, compliance, and equitable access for all students. The position reports to Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and also works collaboratively with the Chief Academic Officer. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. I. Building Leadership - OPSIC / OATC Administrator Serve as the lead building administrator for both the Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus (OPSIC) and the Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC). Ensure a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment. Oversee student discipline and behavioral systems. Supervise and evaluate instructional staff and support personnel. Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on student academic, technical, and social-emotional growth. Manage daily operations of OPSIC & OATC programs including all two and four-year academies and other off-site center-based programs. Coordinate scheduling and shared enrollment structures with high school principals. Maintain strong relationships with sending schools and partnering districts. Support and attend school and community functions. II. District Innovation & Advanced Programming Leadership Lead and oversee all district-wide two and four-year academies. Establish protocols for needs analysis, program review, continuous improvement, program expansion, and pathway viability. Work with the Learning Services department on curriculum development to ensure rigor, relevance, certification alignment, and post-secondary success. Ensure programming meets state graduation requirements and post-secondary asset expectations. Lead the development and expansion of real world learning (RWL), internships, industry credentials, and post-secondary partnerships. Implement and oversee STEM initiatives throughout the district including opportunities for K-8 students. Lead revisioning and development of innovation centered learning spaces and technical facilities. III. Industry, Workforce & Postsecondary Partnerships Develop and sustain strong partnerships with business, industry, workforce agencies, and post-secondary institutions. Establish and facilitate advisory boards aligned to industry standards. Expand internship and apprenticeship pipelines for students to attain post-secondary asset graduation requirements. Collaborate with community partners to align programming with workforce needs. Serve as the district liaison to community and economic development organizations. IV. Personnel Leadership & Organizational Development Supervise, and evaluate a high-performing team of instructors and industry partners to support staff. Participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and retention of highly qualified staff. Provide professional learning focused on instructional growth, innovation, and career readiness. Conduct evaluations in accordance with district policy and state requirements. Foster a collaborative, collegial culture across buildings and departments. V. Fiscal, Operational & Compliance Management Develop, recommend, and administer program budgets. Collaborate closely with the district Coordinator for CTE programming to oversee grant management (e.g., Perkins and other funding sources). Ensure compliance with state statutes, reporting requirements, audits, and industry regulations. Manage facilities, equipment, and technology resources. Ensure operational efficiency of innovation and technical education centers. Monitor enrollment trends and recommend expansion or revision of programming. VI. Strategic Communication & Board Engagement Serve as the district communicator for innovation and technical education programming. Attend district leadership meetings and collaborate with building administrators. Present to the Board of Education regarding programming, outcomes, and future initiatives. Work with communications staff to market programs to students, families, and the community. Facilitate communication among staff, students, parents, and stakeholders. VII. Data-Driven Leadership Utilize student achievement, credential attainment, certification completion, and workforce placement data to drive improvement and meet outcomes of the District's strategic plan. Develop and analyze complex reports related to enrollment, funding, and student outcomes. Lead improvement initiatives to close achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to advanced programming. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum Development & Instruction. Kansas Building Leadership License required (or eligibility required). Minimum five to seven years of successful leadership experience in K-12 education. Building principal leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in Career & Technical Education (CTE), innovation programming, Real World Learning (RWL), or advanced academic pathways preferred. Proven success leading strategic initiatives that improve student outcomes. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Deep commitment to Career & Technical Education and innovation programming. Strong instructional leadership background. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Expertise in curriculum design and instructional alignment. Strong student discipline and school climate leadership skills. High-level organizational and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Strong fiscal and budget management skills. Ability to build, recruit, and sustain industry and post-secondary partnerships. Ability to recruit industry partners to create new workforce opportunities for students. Effective decision-making and conflict resolution skills. High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires the performance of medium work-which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position includes occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. This position can be a physical position that requires agility and crisis management skills. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. Work is performed in school buildings, innovation centers, technical labs, office settings, and community locations. The role may involve exposure to technical lab environments and requires agility and crisis management skills. Evening and weekend responsibilities are required. IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. The District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs, activities, or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

Created: 2026-03-07