Principal

About the role

Our Principal is primarily responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the program’s educational, behavioral, and administrative functions in Lynchburg, VA. You will supervise instruction and curriculum development; function as building manager, instructional leader, school climate leader, staff developer, and school/community relations specialist. We serve students ages 5 to 22 who need extra support to find success in the classroom and community.

This role requires driving, therefore a clean driving record is critical.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school, including the organization, administration, and supervision of the instructional program.
• Manages human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and compliance with legal mandates.
• Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Supervises the alignment, coordination, and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas.
• Interprets all licensure, VAISEF, and DOE regulations and mandates; ensures accurate maintenance of all regulations.
• Holds regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates staff subject to agency human resources practices and policies.
• Orients, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
• Develops, reviews, updates, and trains staff on program evaluation results, school instructional improvement plans, organizational information, and changes in regulations.
• Maintains school handbook of policies and procedures, including the school’s standards of student conduct and matters of interest to parents and students.
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up to date.
• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school and performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to travel to other sites, locations, and field trips with students.
• Ability to complete CPR and First Aid Training.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility or possession of a 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.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and a driving record with less than 5 demerit points.

Driving Requirements

The following violations will disqualify candidates:

• Within the last 5 years:
  • Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
  • Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
  • Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
  • Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
  • Driving on a suspended or revoked license.
  • Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
  • Injuring a person while racing – felony.
  • Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
  • Emergency vehicle violation – death.
  • Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
  • Blocking access to the service facility.
  • Attempting to elude police.
  • Operating an unsafe vehicle.
  • Vulnerable Road User – Death.
• Within the last 3 years:
  • Passing a stopped school bus.
  • Careless driving.
  • Three or more minor moving violations.

Benefits

• 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).

Pay

Competitive salary starting at $75,000.

Schedule

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