What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Central Elementary (Grades PK-2) 2026-27 - APPLICATION DEADLINE 6/25/26 position at Central Elementary School (PK-2)?
Job Title: Principal, Elementary
Location: Central Elementary School (Grades PK-2)
Reports To: Superintendent
Salary/Contract: 12-month contract, FCPS 2026-27 Salary Scales
FLSA Status: Exempt
Application Deadline: The application deadline for this position is June 25, 2026
SUMMARY: Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities of primary school by performing the following duties;
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develops and evaluates educational programs to ensure conformance to state and school board standards.
Develops and coordinates educational programs through meetings with staff, review of teachers' activities, and issuance of directives.
Confers with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in school.
Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
Requisitions and allocates supplies, equipment, and instructional material as needed.
Direct preparation of class schedules, cumulative records, and attendance reports.
Walk about school buildings and property to monitor safety and security.
Plans and monitors school budgets.
Plans and directs building maintenance.
Monitors and supervises the Extended Education Program.
Develops and administers educational programs for students with mental or physical disabilities.
Works with school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior.
Advises the central personnel office of staff needs, and participates in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, nonrenewal, and dismissal of certificated and classified personnel.
Devise and administer a school budget, utilizing all available funds.
Supervise the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds.
Maintains proper utilization, care, and attractiveness of buildings and grounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school staff and establishes individual programs for improvement consistent with the division's staff development program.
QUALIFICATIONS
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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent.
Hold the Postgraduate Professional Certificate with the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
At least four to ten years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor, or administrator. Two years of which must have been at the elementary level, are preferred.
Demonstrated the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Hold a valid Virginia driver's license.
Hold the Postgraduate Professional Certificate with the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
12-month contract
EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of administrative personnel.