SY 26-27 High School Principal - E. C. Glass High School

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

• 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

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• 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 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.

• 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

• Reliable transportation, necessary
• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed