| EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE |
- Possess a Virginia postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 or eligibility for such an endorsement
- Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level
- Documented successful school leadership experience (assistant principal or principal required)
- Demonstrated success in improving student achievement, particularly in early literacy and numeracy
- Experience creating safe, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environments
- Evidence of effective student behavior systems and positive school climate
- Proven ability to build relationships and lead collaboratively
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| KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES |
- Knowledge of elementary instructional practices, curriculum alignment, and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL), with emphasis on early literacy and numeracy
- Knowledge of data analysis, assessment systems, and continuous improvement aligned with VDOE expectations
- Knowledge of child development and effective practices for supporting young learners
- Knowledge of school operations, behavior systems, and safety protocols
- Skill in analyzing student data to monitor progress and implement strategies to improve outcomes
- Skill in coaching and evaluating staff through observations, feedback, and professional development
- Skill in building strong relationships and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Skill in organizing and managing school operations effectively
- Ability to lead a culture of high expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to establish and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for young learners
- Ability to collaborate with families, staff, and community partners to support student success
- Ability to balance instructional leadership with operational management responsibilities
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| 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 for 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 for disciplinary actions against other employees
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| TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS |
- Reliable transportation, necessary
- Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed
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| 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.
- Under ADA, 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.
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| 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. |
