The elementary school principal provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive grade 3-5 educational programs and ensures that programs are administered in accordance with division goals, school board policies, and administrative policies and regulations.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Elementary Instruction

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum and Instruction

Provides vision and leadership for instructional program, including implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
Ensures implementation of division-wide curricula
Leads, monitors, and evaluates the school improvement process
Promotes the use of technology integration in instructional practices
Ensures that instructional practices and resources meet the needs of all students
Guides interpretation of student performance data and implementation of interventions to improve student achievement

Supervision & Professional Development

Selects and evaluates all school staff
Provides feedback to teachers, specialists, and other school staff
Promotes collaboration and effective professional learning communities
Provides professional development on evidence-based instructional strategies

Stakeholder Communication and Involvement

Effectively engage all stakeholders in the teaching and learning process
Communicates clearly and frequently with all school stakeholders

School Climate

Maintains a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Ensures implementation of positive behavior interventions and support
Ensures implementation of character education curriculum
Promotes a safe, respectful, and professional work environment for staff

Budget and Resource Management

Develops, administers, and monitors the school budget according to division finance procedures and guidelines
Ensures implementation of division-wide resources
Coordinates with central office departments to ensure efficient use of resources

Facility Management

Ensures maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of school building and campus
Oversees facility usage requests

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with the Administration and Supervision endorsement

EXPERIENCE

Three years of administrative experience required
Five years of successful teaching experience; elementary preferred

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