Licensed Substitute Administrator

Loudoun County Public Schools

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional educational institution in Virginia seeks a Licensed Substitute Administrator. This role involves providing leadership, managing staff performance, and overseeing instructional programs during the absence of administrators. Candidates should possess a Postgraduate Professional License in Administration and Supervision PreK-12, and have experience in school administration. The position is part-time, with responsibilities including budget management and fostering effective communication with the school community.

Qualifications

Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12.
Experience as an Assistant Principal, Principal, or equivalent.
Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

Provides instructional leadership and maintains an effective instructional program.
Supervises and evaluates school staff performance.
Implements school budget and oversees accounting of funds.
Facilitates communication between home and school.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication skills

Capacity for supervision

Budget management

Education

Postgraduate Professional License in Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Job description

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Licensed Substitute Administrator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5254667
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Overview

Substitute administrators serve as temporary employees. In the absence of a school administrator, the substitute will assist with implementing, supervising, maintaining student conduct, and evaluating the comprehensive educational program as it relates to instruction and assessment, in accordance with State and School Board Policies and district rules and regulations.

Principal, Position Overview

The principal provides leadership for the staff of the school in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive educational program, and administers the program in accordance with School Board Policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities for a Substitute Principal

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ, and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Provides an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the School Division; provides for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision and instructional leadership; works with the school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior; utilizes available supervisory personnel to ensure an effective instructional program.
Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school staff and establishes individual programs for improvement consistent with the Division's staff development objectives; advises the Personnel Services of staff needs and participates in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of licensed and classified personnel.
Fosters effective home and school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and other matters of mutual concern and by encouraging community involvement in school activities.
Devises and administers a school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with Division instructional and administrative goals; supervises the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping records and the accounting of school funds.
Exercises leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of Division and School Board Policies and Regulations.
Keeps abreast of developments in education and in the field of education generally by participating in professional enrichment activities Performs related work as required.
Performs related work as required.

Roles and Responsibilities for a Substitute Assistant Principal

Leads and assists in the implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the total school program; in the evaluation of instructional and classified personnel; in the supervision of student conduct and co-curricular activities; in the supervision of the school food service program and transportation; in the departmental budgeting process and the acquisition of supplies and supplementary materials for instructional use; in the coordination of programs and services related to instruction; and in the supervision of the custodial staff.
Fosters effective home and school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and other matters of mutual concern and by encouraging community involvement in school activities.
Coordinates building maintenance.
Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary.
Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
Performs record-keeping functions as directed.
Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job.

Education/Certification

Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12.

Experience

Has experience as an Assistant Principal, Principal, or equivalent school administrative experience.
Prior administrative experience will be evaluated to determine applicable substitute placement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, school community, administrators and central office staff.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Organizational Relationship

The substitute administrator reports either to the level director (Elementary, Middle, or High School) or to the building- principal.

Terms of Employment

Substitutes are employed on an at-will basis and are not considered contractual employees.

Substitute Compensation

The pay rate is dependent upon level and role.

Additional Information

LCPS SubCentral Website: https://www.lcps.org/o/hr/page/substitutes

Collective Bargaining Unit

Non-Union

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees.

The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce.

The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Loudoun County Public Schools is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees are those who hold the necessary education, skills, and experience for the job; and who can perform its essential responsibilities, with or without an accommodation.

Position Type

Part-Time

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