Principal

enCircle; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

enCircle in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Principal to lead the day-to-day school operations, teaching and curriculum oversight, and community relations. You will supervise instruction and curriculum development and act as a building manager, school climate leader, staff developer, and instructional leader.

The role requires strong leadership, travel to other sites, and a commitment to student-centered education across Virginia. A clean driving record is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from accredited college or university.
• Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Special Education and/or Administration/Supervision K-12.
• Thorough knowledge of general and special education principles, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to travel to other sites, locations, and field trips with students.
• Ability to complete CPR and First Aid Training.
• Ability to maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and a driving record with less than 5 demerit points.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school which includes the organization, administration, and supervision of the instructional program within the school.
• Manages human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and to comply with legal mandates.
• Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.
• Supervises the alignment, coordination, and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas.
• Interprets all licensure, VAISEF and DOE regulations and mandates; and ensures that all regulations are accurately maintained.
• Holds regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel.
• Supervises, develops, and evaluates staff subject to agency human resources practices and policies.
• Orients, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Travel to other sites

CPR and First Aid

Driver's license

Ability to drive

School administration

Education

Graduate degree

Postgraduate Professional License (Special Education/Administration)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Management Lynchburg, VA, US

Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

Our Principal is primarily responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the program’s educational, behavioral, and administrative functions. You will supervise instruction and curriculum development; and function as building manager, instructional leader, school climate leader, staff developer, and school/community relations specialist.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual leader to manage the day-to-day operation of our school in Lynchburg, VA . Small classroom sizes, excellent salary, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick leave, 401K and more. Ready to beat burnout by working in a dynamic, student-centered school? We serve students ages 5 to 22 who need extra support to find success in the classroom and community in locations across Virginia.

Please note: This role requires driving, therefore a \"clean driving record\" is critical.

• Competitive salarystarting at $75,000


• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet


• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay


• Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program & chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family)

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• Graduate degree from accredited college or university.


• Eligibility or possession of a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in Special Education and/or Administration/Supervision K-12.


• Thorough knowledge of general and special education principles, practices and procedures.


• Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents.


• Ability to travel to other sites, locations, and field trips with students.


• Ability to complete CPR and First Aid Training.


• Ability to maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and a driving record with less than 5 demerit points.


• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.


• DRIVING SPECIFIC(The following list may or may not be all inclusive at time of posting):


• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years:


• Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.


• Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.


• Manslaughter or negligent homicide.


• Driving after being declared a habitual offender.


• Driving on a suspended or revoked license


• Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.


• Injuring a person while racing - felony.


• Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.


• Emergency vehicle violation - death.


• Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.


• Blocking access to the service facility.


• Attempting to elude police.


• Operating an unsafe vehicle.


• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:


• Passing a stopped school bus.


• Careless driving.


• Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school which includes the organization, administration, and supervision of the instructional program within the school.


• Manages human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and to comply with legal mandates.


• Plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement of the Standards of Learning and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals.


• Supervises the alignment, coordination, and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas.


• Interprets all licensure, VAISEF and DOE regulations and mandates; and ensures that all regulations are accurately maintained.


• Holds regular faculty meetings and maintains effective communication with all school personnel.


• Supervises, develops, and evaluates staff subject to agency human resources practices and policies.


• Orients, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.


• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.


• Develops, reviews, updates and trains staff on program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans, organizational information, and changes in regulations.


• Maintains school handbook of policies and procedures, including: the school’s standards of student conduct along with matters of interest to parents and students.


• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up to date.


• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school and performs other duties as assigned.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation.

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden.

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.