What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY 26-27 High School Principal - E. C. Glass High School position at Lynchburg City Schools?
SY 26-27 High School Principal - E. C. Glass High School
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: High School Principal
Department: E. C. Glass High School
Salary Grade: Schedule 6
FLSA Status: Exempt
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: E. C. Glass High School
Reports to: Superintendent
Date: 04/03/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
Lynchburg City Schools seeks a strong, student-centered leader to serve as Principal of E.C. Glass High School. The principal will drive academic achievement while ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students and staff. This role requires a visible, engaged leader who builds a culture of high expectations, accountability, and collaboration, with a sharp focus on teaching, learning, and continuous improvement aligned to Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) expectations.
The ideal candidate is:
- A decisive and confident leader who follows through
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Student-focused, balancing compassion with high expectations
- Visible, approachable, and present throughout the school
- Skilled in building systems that ensure safety, structure, and consistency
- Results-driven with a strong sense of urgency around student outcomes
- Committed to accountability, continuous improvement, and trust-building
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead and monitor high-quality instruction aligned to improved student achievement and SOL outcomes
- Use data to drive decisions, monitor progress, and adjust strategies in alignment with VDOE accreditation standards
- Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive school environment
- Implement and uphold clear, fair, and consistent discipline practices
- Maintain a strong, visible presence in classrooms to support instructional growth
- Collaborate with staff through PLCs and instructional teams to strengthen teaching and learning
- Support, evaluate, and develop staff through clear expectations and accountability
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners
- Oversee daily school operations, including scheduling, supervision, and management
- Communicate clearly and consistently with all stakeholders
- Manage school resources, including budget and facilities, responsibly and transparently
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Ethical
- Equity Minded
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Competence
- Safety
- Quality
Leadership Competencies
- Models Excellent Customer Service
- Thinks Strategically
- Shows Initiative
- Acts Decisively
- Communicates Effectively
- Works Collaboratively
- Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
- Technical Capabilities
- Computer Literacy
- Data Analysis and Management
- Fiscal Planning and Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Possess a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 or eligible for such an endorsement.
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
- Documented successful school leadership experience (assistant principal or principal required)
- Demonstrated success in improving student achievement and instructional practices, including SOL performance
- Experience creating safe, structured, and supportive school environments
- Evidence of effective discipline systems and improved school climate
- Proven ability to build relationships and lead collaboratively
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of instructional leadership, curriculum alignment, and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) to improve student achievement and accreditation outcomes.
- Knowledge of data analysis, assessment systems, and continuous improvement processes aligned with Virginia Department of Education expectations.
- Knowledge of school operations, discipline systems, and safety protocols to maintain a structured and supportive school environment.
- Skill in analyzing student data to monitor progress and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes and close achievement gaps.
- Skill in coaching and evaluating staff through observations, feedback, and professional development to strengthen instructional practices.
- Skill in communicating effectively with stakeholders to build trust, collaboration, and shared accountability.
- Ability to lead a culture of high expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement focused on student achievement.
- Ability to establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive school environment through consistent systems.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support teaching, learning, and school success.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Directly supervises all school employees including but not limited to the administrative, custodial, instructional, and student support staff
- Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees
- Instructs, trains, coaches, and mentors other employees
- Schedules (determine hours worked, time off), reviews, and monitors the work of other employees
- Completes written evaluations of other employees
- Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation, necessary
- Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS:
260
START DATE:
2026-2027