Elementary School Leader & Instructional Architect

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 142,292 - 218,630; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking an experienced Educational Administrator for an elementary school (K-6). The role directs planning, assessment, instructional leadership, and community relations to ensure high-quality programs and safe facilities.

Responsibilities include resource management, staff supervision, and collaboration with families and the community to support diverse learners. The position requires a Master’s degree, six years in teaching/administration with three in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and six years of experience in teaching, administration, or supervision, with three years in an administrative role (elementary preferred).
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsements appropriate to the assignment.
• Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of modern elementary school education and administration.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive elementary school instructional programs.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate instructional and support personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages resources for school operation in line with policies and legal requirements.
• Maintains safe, disciplined, and positive school environment.
• Exhibits instructional leadership to align programs with district goals.
• Oversees development and implementation of school improvement plans.
• Selects and supports instructional and support personnel; evaluates performance.
• Provides staff development aligned with evaluation results and improvement plans.
• Promotes collaboration with students, staff, families, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

Postgraduate educational license

Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking an experienced Educational Administrator for an elementary school (K-6). The role directs planning, assessment, instructional leadership, and community relations to ensure high-quality programs and safe facilities.

Responsibilities include resource management, staff supervision, and collaboration with families and the community to support diverse learners. The position requires a Master’s degree, six years in teaching/administration with three in a