POSITION: Principal – Manassas Park Elementary School

SALARY: Managerial Salary Scale, Grade 19 (mpark.net/departments/human_resources)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2025

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Achievement

JOB SUMMARY:

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking a dynamic Principal for Manassas Park Elementary School (MPES), a Title I school serving grades 3-5 with over 720 students, nearly 60% of whom receive English Language services. As a key member of our division leadership team, you’ll collaborate closely with other Principals to shape and implement a vision for teaching and learning. If you’re ready to lead and make a lasting impact, Manassas Park City Schools is the place for you.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Must hold a Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement or eligible for endorsement in administration and supervision preK-12,
Minimum of six years teaching experience and three years administrative experience preferred,
Must possess extensive knowledge of the curriculum and instructional program including content and methodologies, and the integration of technology into the instructional program,
Organizational skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate the school program and lead the teaching and support staff in achieving the school division’s required goals,
Must possess supervisory skills that include delegating work, monitoring staff development and evaluating staff effectiveness,
Highly developed communications skills to interact with community members, parents, students, teachers, and other administrators required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional programs, staff selection and retention, evaluation, and student services, ensuring high-quality education and effective discipline,
Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that supports student well-being, safety, and academic success, while providing leadership to ensure the elementary school program operates in alignment with district and state regulations,
Prepare and administer the school's budget, ensuring responsible management of financial resources,
Supervise and develop programs of study that meet the needs of students and the community, with approval from the Division Superintendent and School Board,
Maintain responsibility for the security, safety, and maintenance of the school building,
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Division Superintendent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Manassas Park City Schools (MPCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, Title IX, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in its programs and activities. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. MPCS also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. MPCS is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all services and employment; to include its policies, complaint process, program accessibility, religious accommodations, and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

2025-2026: Principal - Manassas Park Elementary School