The Roanoke County School Board seeks applications from persons interested in an administrative position of High School Principal effective July 1, 2024.
Open until any potential positions are filled.
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in education administration, a minimum of five years of administrative and educational experience and licensure as a building level principal and/or assistant principal through the Commonwealth (Administration and Supervision, PreK-12 endorsement) required.
General Responsibilities:
Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication,
community relations, and safety and administrative management, required to manage the
instructional and special programs, organization, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and
facilities of an assigned secondary school; performs related duties as required or
assigned.
Essential Tasks:
Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, regulations and strategic plan of the School Board; maintain records and files; meet and confer with students, parents, faculty and staff.

• Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission, vision, and goals.
• Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement as outlined in RCPS' C-Change Framework.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
• Ensure implementation of the Roanoke County Schools' approved curriculum.
• Direct and monitor the development of the school's instructional program.
• Ensure the development of 21st century skills with all students.
• Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities.
• Make recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
• Assist with the preparation of the school's budget and monitor expenditures.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
• Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school needs, problems, and/or effectiveness.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students; interpret and enforce school division's policies and regulations.
• Assist with the scheduling of classes within established guidelines to meet student's needs.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Supervise the guidance program.
• Monitor all dimensions of the special education program in the school to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines.
• Monitor the Core Team process to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for students and subsequent referrals for other services if needed.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to School Board.
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend school-sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
• Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
• Supervise all professional, paraprofessional and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.
• Develop leadership skills, particularly instructional leadership, of the assistant principals assigned to the school.
• Participate in the selection of all school building personnel.
• Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the leadership, administration and supervision of a middle or high school; thorough knowledge of the school division's strategic plan goal and objectives for student outcomes; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of a balanced assessment system; skill in oral and written communications; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, students, parents, teachers, support staff and associates.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• On-line applications will be accepted until any potential open positions are filled.
• Pay is based on the RCPS Pay Plan
• Length of contract - 12 months