What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 - PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY position at Montgomery County Public School?
PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY
(12 MONTHS)
SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027
Assignments and Locations to be determined
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for highly qualified candidates for possible elementary school principal positions that may become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year.
Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide leadership for the instructional program as well as coordinate the administrative oversight and planning of all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including programming, administration, budgetary planning, and discipline of students.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Demonstrates successful experience in planning and implementing instructional initiatives
- Possesses knowledge and experience with state and federal requirements including the Virginia Standards of Learning
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of school accreditation and ability to work with parents and staff as a team to achieve the standard
- Displays a record of success in establishing an effective learning environment and maintaining high standards of student conduct
- Demonstrates experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework and expertise in using technology in education and administration
- Engages in a collaborative leadership style
- Cultivates an inclusive, equitable, and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
- Fosters positive relationships and works effectively with parents and families
- Models professional behavior by being dependable, punctual, and present
- Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree
- Verification showing completion of an approved program in administration and supervision and/or required coursework from an accredited institution
- Hold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision: PreK-12
- Three years of successful experience as a teacher
- Experience in implementing educational programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three years full time teaching experience and five years of assistant principal and/or principal experience preferred
- Experience at the elementary level
Salary: $83,487.52 - $150,485.96 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience (Salary may change due to 2026-2027 budget considerations)
FLSA: Exempt
BENEFITS:
Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.
https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
EEO Statement:
The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources
750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
Salary : $83,488 - $150,486