Principal, Middle School
Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia, United States · 2 mo ago
Education$142k–$219k/yrFull-time
Major Duties/Essential Functions
- Directs and manages the assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for school operation in compliance with school division policies and legal requirements.
- Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
- Exhibits instructional leadership through alignment, coordination, and delivery of required programs and/or curricular areas required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals.
- Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans;
- Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs.
- Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
- Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
- Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse student population.
- Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
- Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.
- Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
School-based Administrator Scale/Grade
- School-based Administrator Scale/Grade 006-FCFPSA
Salary Range
- $142,292 - $218,630
School Year
- 2026-2027
Instructional Level
- Secondary
Contract Length
- 260-Day Contract
Open Until Filled
- Yes
Re-Adv. Position
- No