Anticipated SY 26-27 Division-Level and/or School-Based Leadership Pool

Under the general direction of the Superintendent or designee, leaders selected from this applicant pool may serve in school-based and/or division-level leadership roles supporting academic programs, student services, and operational effectiveness. These roles are designed to build a strong bench of leaders prepared to assume key district leadership positions as vacancies or strategic needs arise.

Leaders in this pool will contribute to student achievement, staff development, and the effective implementation of School Board policies, administrative regulations, and applicable federal and state laws.

The purpose of this administrative pool is to:

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of high-quality leaders.
• Provide strategic leadership support across academic and student service departments.
• Ensure continuity and sustainability in division-level leadership roles.
• Strengthen the division’s capacity to serve every student, every day.

Leaders in this pool may be expected to:

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate principals, directors, coordinators, or program leaders as assigned.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of academic and student service programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Analyze and use data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure coherent systems of support for students and staff.
• Develop and support high-performing teams focused on equity, access, and excellence.
• Serve as a representative of the division in meetings, committees, and community engagements.

• 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

• Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Must hold a valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional License (or eligibility)
• Must hold or be eligible for an endorsement in Administration and Supervision
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience at the school or division level.
• Experience supervising adults and supporting professional growth.
• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and/or student services systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and manage complex initiatives.

• Solid knowledge and understanding of effective practices in capital improvement planning.
• Solid knowledge of facility planning and management
• Solid knowledge and understanding of public school operations, school law, Virginia Department of Education requirements,  and federal, state, and local regulatory guidance
• Resolution of staff conflicts and disciplinary actions in a timely and effective manner.
• Budget adherence and effective resource allocation.
• Data-informed decision-making and improvements in student outcomes.
• Ability to lead/manage groups of people, craft departmental vision, goals, and objectives, and oversee division projects and initiatives
• Requires excellent leadership, detail orientation, written communications, and presentation skills

• Directly supervises a team of 4 or more direct reports, including but not limited to Facilities, School Nutrition, Transportation, and Information Technology.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of employees, including making hiring decisions.
• Instructs, trains, coaches, and mentors staff to promote professional growth and effective performance.
• Develops staff schedules, approves time off, monitors work assignments, and ensures operational efficiency.
• Conducts formal and informal performance evaluations and provides actionable feedback.
• Recommends and enforces appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Delegates tasks effectively and monitors progress to meet organizational goals.
• Facilitates team meetings, promotes collaboration, and resolves conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures, and compliance standards within the department or program.
• Identifies staff development needs and supports professional learning opportunities.
• Supports change management and the implementation of new initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of equity, inclusion, and high expectations among staff and students.
• Analyzes operational data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.

• Reliable transportation is necessary
• Daily travel between schools, LCS buildings, and local areas is required
• Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg is required

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.  Work may involve collaborative support across academic programs, student services, and operational functions, and requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, light lifting (up to 10 pounds), vocal communication for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing to perceive information at a normal spoken word level, and visual acuity for preparing, reviewing, and analyzing written or electronic data.  Under ADA compliance, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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.