Paola High School is a member of the Frontier League and sponsors athletic teams in football, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track, along with a cooperative swim team with Louisburg, Osawatomie, and Spring Hill. Activities and organizations include Cheer, Choir, Debate/Forensics, Drama/Theatre, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Instrumental Music, KAY, Robotics, and Scholar Bowl.

Paola is the county seat of Miami County, located in Eastern Kansas with a population of approximately 6,000 residents. With easy access to the Kansas City metro area, Paola and Miami County provide small-town living with quick access to the amenities of the Kansas City metro area.

Application Timeline:

  • Closing Date: Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Initial Screening: Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Onsite Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

    Position Details: The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director works a 203-day, 10.5-month (August – mid-June) contract with 13 days of paid leave per year.

    Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in building administration from an accredited college/university.
  • Current Kansas certification as a Building Administrator.

    Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience and a background in coaching/playing KSHSAA-sponsored sports or sponsoring KSHSAA activities.

    For more information about the position, please contact Matt Meek, USD 368 Superintendent of Schools, at matt_meek@usd368.org. " />

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    Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 AM  -
     Monday, February 16, 2026 11:59 PM
    (Central Standard Time)


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    Assistant High School Principal/Athletic Director
    Job Description
    Primary Location Paola High School
    Salary Range $87,500.00 - $95,000.00 / Per Year
    Shift Type Full-Time
    Job Contact Information
    Name Matt Meek
    Title Superintendent
    Phone 913-294-8000
    Email matt_meek@usd368.org

     

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