Elementary Principal - FY26

TITLE:

PRINCIPAL

POSITION TYPE:

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide leadership to the school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the comprehensive education program and to administer the program in accordance with school board policies and administrative regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Master’s degree and hold or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision
• Have at least five years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor, or administrator, two years of which must have been at the elementary level
• Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents

REPORTS TO:

                Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the School Division
• Provide for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision and instructional leadership and encourage continued professional growth
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of each member of the school staff and establish individual programs for improvement consistent with the Division’s staff development program
• Exercise leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division and school policies and regulations
• Devise and administer a school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with Division instructional and administrative goals; and supervise the maintenance of accurate accounting records
• Work with other school and Division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program
• Foster effective school-community relations by working with advisory groups and social service agencies and by facilitating community use of the school as established by Division policy
• Foster an atmosphere of positive and cooperative relationships among colleagues
• Preform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Involves frequent traveling to and from schools
• Involves limited physical tasks including lifting and may involve operation of equipment such as computers, copiers, overhead projectors, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

                12 MONTH CONTRACT

EVALUATION:

                Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of

                Personnel.

Salary : $82,902 - $137,446