Elementary Principal * Long-Term Substitute - Starting November 16, 2026 until current employee returns to position. *

Kanawha County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanawha County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Principal for a long-term substitute starting November 16, 2026, and ending when the current employee returns. The role combines instructional leadership with management of facilities and administrative operations, under WV law.

Exempt, 220+ days annually, term-based assignment with evaluation per state policy. The position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and requires leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in school settings and ability to guide instructional programs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management in a K-12 environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and continually evaluates curriculum, instructional programs and support activities to improve student achievement and ensure continual progress to meet or exceed standards.
• Supports the development of interdisciplinary teacher teams integral to school improvement.
• Uses multiple data sources to assess, identify and apply instructional improvements and to positively impact student achievement.
• Works with staff to determine effective instructional practices and oversees special education and student support programs and services.
• Creates and maintains a safe, orderly school environment with high expectations for student behavior and strong prevention/intervention strategies.
• Engages parents and the community in student support, instruction and governance.
• Analyzes enrollment data to plan and monitor the school budget for all resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Staff development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree

Minimum 3 years elementary teaching experience

Appropriate administrative certificate

Job description

Elementary Principal ** Long-Term Substitute - Starting November 16, 2026 until current employee returns to position. ** JobID: 26591

• Position Type: Administration


• Date Posted: 11/2/2026


• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

NOTE: Employee will follow the year around schedule. Position will start on November 16, 2026 and end when the current employee returns to position. ** This is a long-term assignment.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Assistant Superintendent of Elementary

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:

Minimum 220 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45;

SALARY

Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310 and KCS G48A.

JOB SUMMARY:

To serve in a twofold capacity as instructional leader of the school and to serve as manager of facilities and administrative operations; in accordance with West Virginia School Law $18A-2-9 to serve as the delegated administrator responsible for the planning and management, operation and evaluation of the programs and services within the school.

SUPERVISES

Teachers, student teachers, secretary, aides, custodians, cooks and volunteers.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

(In accordance with WV Code §18A-2-9)

• 1) Develops, implements, and continually evaluates curriculum, instructional programs and support activities to improve student achievement and ensure continual progress to meet or exceed national, state, and local academic standards.


• 2) Supports the development of interdisciplinary teacher teams that are integral to the school improvement process.


• 3) Uses multiple data sources to assess, identify and apply instructional improvements and to positively impact student achievement.


• 4) Works actively with teachers and staff in determining effective instructional practices.


• 5) Oversees the development and implementation of special education and student support programs and services and ensures timely delivery, documentation, and associated reporting.


• 6) Creates, manages, and sustains a safe and orderly school environment, setting and communicating high expectations for student behavior and ensuring effective and appropriate prevention and intervention strategies.


• 7) Builds and promotes a positive and supportive school climate that shows interest and caring for students.


• 8) Conducts rigorous outreach to engage and involve parents and community in student support, instruction and governance.


• 9) Establishes an environment of collaboration and empowers and engages staff in participatory decision-making.


• 10) Analyzes and uses school enrollment data to plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate annual school budget for all resources for school day, before and after-school, summer, and other programs and activities.


• 11) Follows the established evaluation procedures for evaluating all school staff.

Instruction

• 1) Develops a program that provides for various instructional levels and interests.


• 2) Encourages the use of multiple procedures for the evaluation of student achievement.


• 3) Implements a procedure for instructional placement of new enrollees.


• 4) Provides instructional materials and equipment.


• 5) Supervises the implementation of the Content Standards and Objectives.


• 6) Attends to the professional care and use of student records.


• 7) Coordinates the curriculum with feeder schools.


• 8) Works with staff in developing the instructional program.


• 9) Designs and implements an effective scheduling procedure.


• 10) Provides for the inclusion of special curricular programs.


• 11) Establishes and implements a school improvement process.


• 12) Informs the community of existing instructional programs and activities.


• 13) Works with faculty to plan and implement staff development programs.


• 14) Evaluates instructional programs periodically and utilizes results in planning.


• 15) Assesses the effectiveness of school policies and procedures.


• 16) Conducts a continuous review of enrichment and extra-curricular programs.


• 17) Implements a system to monitor student progress.


• 18) Upgrades professional skills annually.


• 19) Encourages and supports the integration of technology into instruction.

Administrative Operations and Facilities Management

• 20) Develops and implements a school philosophy.


• 21) Interprets and implements board policy.


• 22) Prepares and implements short and long range plans.


• 23) Provides efficient organization for daily school operations. Works with staff, students, and parents to design and maintain an effective discipline policy.


• 24) Administers effective attendance procedures.


• 25) Organizes and supervises the management of extra-curricular activities.


• 26) Coordinates transportation.


• 27) Supervises the school food service program.


• 28) Replies to inquiries from the community courteously and promptly.


• 29) Communicates information, policies, and procedures to staff members.


• 30) Communicates information, policies, and procedures to students.


• 31) Provides parents with regular student progress reports.


• 32) Communicates regularly with school support organizations (PAC, PTA, LSIC, etc.).


• 33) Maintains communications with the various support divisions within the school system.


• 34) Assures confidentiality of privileged information.


• 35) Recognizes staff contributions and accomplishments.


• 36) Participates with staff in the development of continuing education programs based on school needs.


• 37) Determines staff assignments.


• 38) Maintains schedules for auxiliary personnel.


• 39) Schedules extra-duty assignments.


• 40) Cooperates with Human Resources in selecting staff members.


• 41) Recommends school personnel for employment.


• 42) Provides orientation and support for substitute teachers.


• 43) Conducts an orientation program for new staff members.


• 44) Works with the central office staff to provide materials, supplies, and furniture for the operation and maintenance of the school.


• 45) Maintains a program for the care and maintenance of the school.


• 46) Encourages efficient and economic use of school plant facilities.


• 47) Submits timely operations requests for improvements and repairs.


• 48) Provides for regular inspection of facility and grounds.


• 49) Identifies needs with the staff and community for facility improvements.


• 50) Follows procedures for equipment repairs and replacements.


• 51) Encourages staff and students to maintain an attractive environment.


• 52) Prepares with staff the instructional supply fund budget.


• 53) Follows proper procedures in expenditure of general fund.


• 54) Follows established procedures in managing school lunch funds.


• 55) Assists sponsors of school organizations in preparing budgets.


• 56) Provides a procedure for the purchasing of materials and expenditures of funds.


• 57) Keeps accurate financial records.


• 58) Utilizes self-appraisal for the improvement of administrative skills.


• 59) Reflects ability to work with people.


• 60) Involves the staff in the decision making process.


• 61) Creates an atmosphere conducive to good staff morale.


• 62) Shows the capacity to motivate other people.


• 63) Demonstrates the ability to solve problems.


• 64) Demonstrates unbiased attitudes in fulfilling administrative responsibilities.


• 65) Provides leadership and demonstrates 21st Century Technology standards.


• 66) Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a and §18A-2-9.

• Master's degree;


• Minimum of three (3) years elementary teaching experience;


• Appropriate administrative certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

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 the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities.

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

9/23/19

Postings current as of 11/3/2026 11:59:42 PM CST.

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