Principal, Elementary School (Readvertisement)

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

Summary

Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication, community relations, and safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of an assigned elementary school (grades K-6).

Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication, community relations, and safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of an assigned elementary school (grades K-6).

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree.
• Six (6) years of experience in teaching, administration, or supervision, with three years in an administrative role, some of which shall have been at the elementary school level.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
• Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern public elementary school education and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
• Knowledge of current elementary school curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Knowledge of public school organization and administration and the support activities required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive elementary school instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and supervise and evaluate the work of instructional and support personnel.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Directs and manages the assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for school operation in compliance with school division policies and legal requirements.
• Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
• Exhibits instructional leadership through alignment, coordination, and delivery of required programs and/or curricular areas required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals.
• Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans; plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs.
• Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
• Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.
• Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.

Salary Range

$142,292 - $218,630

Salary Grade

School-based Administrator Scale/Grade 006-FCFPSA

Job Type

Educational Administrator

School Year

2026-2027

Instructional Level

Elementary

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Open Until Filled

Yes

Re-Adv. Position

Yes