Elementary Principal

Kqps; Biscoe (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King and Queen County Public Schools is seeking a dynamic administrator to lead Lawson Marriott Elementary School, guiding a 6-12 school toward higher student achievement while ensuring a safe, healthy environment for students and staff.

The role emphasizes strong instructional leadership, budget stewardship, and community collaboration, with a focus on equity, professional growth, and continuous school improvement according to Virginia standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education administration (minimum) from an accredited college or university.
• Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional License for School Administration, valid out-of-state license, or immediate eligibility for Virginia licensure
• Considerable administrative and teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level)
• Three or more years of experience as an assistant principal preferred
• Ability to establish effective working relationships within a diverse student, parent and school community
• Possess knowledge of the Virginia SOLs and the statewide testing program
• Ability to prepare written evaluations and other reports as required by federal, state and local guidelines
• Ability to develop program curricula and successfully integrate it into instruction
• Possess knowledge of budget development and available funding streams
• Ability to oversee the maintenance of a facility and provide a safe environment for students and staff
• Ability to direct the work of others

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to school, staff and community in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive education program.
• Actively and consistently employs innovative and impactful leadership strategies that maximize learning.
• Fosters culturally inclusive and responsible practices
• Provides expectations which are clear, well-communicated and which relate to the goals and objectives of the school division
• Works with school, staff and community to maintain an atmosphere encouraging learning and appropriate student conduct
• Develops and demonstrates progressive discipline practices as needed within the scope of School Board policy and practice
• Promotes and encourages positive student behaviors
• Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace for students and staff
• Participates in recruitment and selection of staff
• Organizes and supervises development of matters related to student registration, orientation and record keeping
• Promotes good working relationships among staff and community groups
• Initiates opportunities to gather input from others
• Develops and administers a school budget, using all available funding streams, that is aligned with division instructional and administrative goals
• Shows evidence of critical judgment regarding requested expenditures
• Cultivates the success of all students by supporting, managing, and overseeing the school's organization, operation, and use of resources
• Maintains regular schedule of meetings to provide information and updates on matters of interest to all
• Maintains awareness of current research and methodology in order to enhance personal and staff development
• Performs annual formal evaluation of staff, giving frequent interim feedback throughout the year, maintains documentation to support the conclusions of the evaluation within established deadlines
• Gives regular program feedback to the Superintendent and School Board, responding to inquiries and assigned reports within a timely manner
• Presents a professional image of the school and school division
• Maintains confidentiality on school and student issues
• Leads school through school improvement process
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Diversity and inclusion

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in education administration

Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional License for School Administration

Licensure eligibility / out-of-state license

Job description

• Location:
  Lawson Marriott Elementary School
  

Position Summary: Responsible for providing leadership and management to a 6-12 school with a primary focus on improving student achievement while maintaining the health and safety of all students and staff.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education administration (minimum) from an accredited college or university
• Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional License for School Administration, valid out-of-state license, or immediate eligibility for Virginia licensure
• Considerable administrative and teaching experience (preferably at the secondary level)
• Three or more years of experience as an assistant principal preferred
• Ability to establish effective working relationships within a diverse student, parent and school community
• Possess knowledge of the Virginia SOLs and the statewide testing program
• Ability to prepare written evaluations and other reports as required by federal, state and local guidelines
• Ability to develop program curricula and successfully integrate it into instruction
• Possess knowledge of budget development and available funding streams
• Ability to oversee the maintenance of a facility and provide a safe environment for students and staff
• Ability to direct the work of others

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to school, staff and community in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive education program;
• Actively and consistently employs innovative and impactful leadership strategies that maximize learning;
• Fosters culturally inclusive and responsible practices
• Provides expectations which are clear, well-communicated and which relate to the goals and objectives of the school division;
• Works with school, staff and community to maintain an atmosphere encouraging learning and appropriate student conduct;
• Develops and demonstrates progressive discipline practices as needed within the scope of School Board policy and practice;
• Promotes and encourages positive student behaviors;
• Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace for students and staff;
• Participates in recruitment and selection of staff;
• Organizes and supervises development of matters related to student registration, orientation and record keeping;
• Promotes good working relationships among staff and community groups;
• Initiates opportunities to gather input from others;
• Develops and administers a school budget, using all available funding streams, that is aligned with division instructional and administrative goals;
• Shows evidence of critical judgment regarding requested expenditures;
• Cultivates the success of all students by supporting, managing, and overseeing the school's organization, operation, and use of resources;
• Maintains regular schedule of meetings to provide information and updates on matters of interest to all;
• Maintains awareness of current research and methodology in order to enhance personal and staff development;
• Performs annual formal evaluation of staff, giving frequent interim feedback throughout the year, maintains documentation to support the conclusions of the evaluation within established deadlines;
• Gives regular program feedback to the Superintendent and School Board, responding to inquiries and assigned reports within a timely manner;
• Presents a professional image of the school and school division;
• Maintains confidentiality on school and student issues;
• Leads school through school improvement process;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Physical Requirements: Average amount of climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions required.

King and Queen County Public Schools reserves the right to delete, add, or revise provisions of this vacancy announcement should the position be re-advertised. This includes the position title, minimum and preferred qualifications, working conditions, and responsibilities. King and Queen County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA regulations.