Principal

West Virginia Department of Education; West Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardy County Board of Education in West Virginia seeks an experienced elementary principal to lead MIS Moorefield Intermediate School for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include applying for the 240-day contract, working with staff, implementing district initiatives, and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment.

Closing date 08/24/2026; start 9/1/2026. Qualifications include WV Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal, PK-AD, Master's degree, 3 years admin

Qualifications

• WV Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal, PK - AD.
• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience required, elementary administrative experience preferred.
• Five (5) years of elementary teaching experience preferred.
• Complete all county and WVDE trainings.

Education

WV Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal, PK-AD

Master's Degree

3 years administrative experience

5 years elementary teaching experience preferred

Complete all required trainings

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026 Hardy County Schools

• Principal JobID: 71474
• Position Type: Administration (Educator)/ Elementary School Principal
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: MIS - Moorefield Intermediate School
• Date Available: remainder of 2026-2027 SY
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• County: Hardy County Schools

Description

Available at hardycountyschools.com or upon request

Qualifications

• WV Professional Administrative Certificate: Principal, Pk - Ad
• Master's Degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience required, elementary administrative experience preferred
• Five (5) years of elementary teaching experience preferred
• Complete all required county and WVDE trainings
• Successful completion of the Hardy County interview process
• The ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities as contained in the Job Description, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Additional Minimum Requirements:
  • Applicants who have recent unsatisfactory evaluations will not be eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations are not eligible for consideration.
  • Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration.

Start Date/Contract

Start Date: September 1, 2026 for the remainder of the 240 day contract for the 2026-2027 School Year

Contract Days: 240 days beginning 2027-2028 SY

Salary

Based on the 2026-2027 Central Office Extended Year Personnel salary scale, certification, education, and experience.

Discrimination Prohibited: As required by federal and state laws and regulations, the Hardy County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, or national origin in employment, or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, or Section 504 Coordinator, Hardy County Board of Education, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, West Virginia 26836 or call 304-530-2348 or to the United States Department of Education's Director of Civil Rights by calling 215-656-8541.