2026-2027 High School Principal

WOODSIDE HS - ADMIN; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a 2026-2027 High School Principal for Woodside High School - Admin in Newport News, Virginia. The principal will oversee daily operations, set a shared vision for teaching and learning, and lead with a focus on student achievement.

Responsibilities include developing staff, fostering safe climate, managing resources, and communicating with families and the community; minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and Virginia Postgraduate Professional

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level, with three years administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current issues and practices in public secondary education and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, communication, and evaluation of a shared vision for teaching and learning to drive student academic progress.
• Promote an academically rigorous, safe school climate and effective family/community engagement.
• Manage human resources, including staff selection, induction, evaluation and retention.
• Oversee school operations, resource management, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Demonstrate professional standards and ethics while engaging in continuous professional development.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff development & evaluation

Communication with stakeholders

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in Administration and Supervision

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License eligibility

Job description

2026-2027 High School Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5914215
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: Position is responsible for the daily operation and administration of an assigned high school. Incumbent is expected to:

• Lead by establishing a culture for continuous improvement;
• Focus all efforts to promote student achievement, advancement and youth development;
• Develop staff to promote employee expertise; and,
• Monitor by implementing a system to determine performance and progress.

Essential Duties: As an Instructional Leader in the Newport News Public Schools, a school principal

fosters the success of all students by:

• Facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to student academic success;
• Developing, advocating, and sustaining an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders;
• Managing human resources effectively by assisting with selection and induction, and by supporting, evaluating and retaining quality instructional and support personnel;
• Supporting, managing, and overseeing the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources;
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders
• Demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional development, and contributing to the profession;
• Exercising leadership which results in measurable student academic progress based on established standards; and,
• Modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties

Stays informed of developments and research pertaining to effective schools. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision. Must possess at least three years of successful experience as a teacher with some experience at the secondary school level. Three years administrative experience at the secondary school level preferred. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public secondary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school. Must possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, and interpretation of test data. Must possess the ability to assist with administering and managing the operation of a secondary school. Must possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supervision Exercised: Assigned staff

Supervision Received: Executive Director, Secondary School Leadership

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link,NNPS COMPENSATION .

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 12507 Warwick Blvd
• Newport News, Virginia 23606
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]