Principal

About the role

The Principal oversees the educational, behavioral, and administrative functions of the school. Key responsibilities include supervising instruction and curriculum development, functioning as a building manager, instructional leader, school climate leader, staff developer, and school/community relations specialist.

Responsibilities

• Organize, administer, and supervise the instructional program within the school.
• Manage human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and compliance with legal mandates.
• Plan, implement, support, and assess instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Supervise the alignment, coordination, and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas.
• Interpret all licensure, VAISEF, and DOE regulations and mandates; ensure accurate maintenance of these regulations.
• Maintain regular faculty meetings and maintain effective communication with all school personnel.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff subject to agency human resources practices and policies.
• Orient, support, evaluate, and retain quality instructional and support personnel.
• Develop, review, update, and train staff on program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans, organizational information, and changes in regulations.
• Maintain the school handbook of policies and procedures, including the school’s standards of student conduct and matters of interest to parents and students.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and keep materials, supplies, and skills up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Special Education and/or Administration/Supervision K-12.
• Thorough knowledge of general and special education principles, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to travel to other sites, locations, and field trips with students.
• Ability to complete CPR and First Aid Training.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Must not have any violations within the last 5 years related to reckless driving, driving under the influence, manslaughter, or driving after being declared a habitual offender.
• Must not have any violations within the last 3 years related to passing a stopped school bus, careless driving, or three or more minor moving violations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $85,000.
• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet.
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay.
• Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family).

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Driving Specific

• No reckless driving, driving under the influence, manslaughter, or driving after being declared a habitual offender within the last 5 years.
• No passing a stopped school bus, careless driving, or three or more minor moving violations within the last 3 years.