Knotts Island Elementary Principal

JOB VACANCY

DATE POSTED:            February 25, 2026

POSITION TITLE:         Principal

SITE:                          Knotts Island Elementary School

REPORTS TO:              Superintendent

SALARY:                      Per NC State Salary Schedule for Principals

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Must hold or be eligible to hold appropriate NC Licensure from the NC Department of Public Instruction
• Minimum of 3 years of school administration experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated effective leadership, public relations, and administrative skills
• Strong instructional background and knowledge of curriculum
• Demonstrated effective skills in conflict management resolution
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community at large
• Commitment to high achievement for all students
• Positive role model both professionally and personally

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and supervises the instructional program of the school
• Leads and facilitates a participatory process to develop and supervise school goals
• Uses data to inform decision making processes
• Adheres to ethical standards of the education profession, abiding by laws, policies and procedures that govern the schools and demonstrates high personal ethical standards both inside and outside the school environment
• Develops and communicates a shared vision and mission for the school
• Develops a strategic plan for improving instruction based on data and using a facilitative process that involves all stakeholders
• Defines and disseminates information about school policies and procedures to parents, students, staff, and community
• Utilizes financial, human, and time resources in an efficient and effective manner
• Ensures faculty and staff evaluations are completed in an efficient and timely manner
• Develops and executes processes and systems for budgeting, staffing, problem solving, and communicating expectations
• Designs and structures processes that result in community engagement, support, and ownership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS:

• Knowledge of current research on teaching, learning, and leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others
• Ability/willingness to work a daily schedule that could demand an extended workday
• Behave as a positive role model both professionally and personally

Individuals meeting the qualifications for this position are invited to submit an online application, a letter expressing their interest, résumé, transcripts, three (3) letters of reference (sent by individuals who know applicant’s professional skills), and any other pertinent information to Angela Lasher, Director of Personnel, Currituck County Schools, 2958 Caratoke Highway, Currituck NC 27929. alasher@currituck.k12.nc.us