PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL - 250 DAY

IMDiversity; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 147,925 - 239,789; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a full-time Principal for a High School position starting 2025-26 in Virginia. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing curriculum, managing school operations, and ensuring a conducive learning environment. Applicants must possess a Master’s degree and a Virginia teaching certificate with an endorsement in Administrative/Supervision PreK-12. The salary is competitive, ranging from $147,925 to $239,789 annually. This role also emphasizes collaboration with diverse student populations in a supportive educational framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree.
• Must hold a Virginia teaching certificate and endorsement in Administrative/Supervision PreK-12.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate all staff to implement the total curriculum.
• Organize the school to provide optimum learning environments.
• Manage appropriated funds to achieve school outcomes.
• Lead development and implementation of improvement plans.

Skills

Knowledge of instructional process

Public relations

School finance

School law

Personnel management

Administration

Supervision

Curriculum knowledge

Educational processes

Leadership qualities

Education

Master’s degree

Virginia teaching certificate and endorsement in Administrative/Supervision PreK-12

Job description

Position Overview

Principal, High School – 250‑day position. Effective 2025‑26. Full‑time. Location: Prince William County, VA.

Job status: Open. Closing date: 08/10/2026 11:59 PM.

Salary: Grade 21 – $147,925‑$239,789 per year (competitive benefits).

Reports to: Associate Superintendent – Calendar – Primary A – 250 Admin.

Mission Statement

• Serve as trusted partners in education with students, families, and the community.
• Prepare students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• Commit to inclusive practices and equity, expecting excellence from every student and employee daily.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and provide instructional direction to all staff to implement the total curriculum.
• Organize the school to provide an optimum learning environment and experiences in curricular and extracurricular programs.
• Assign duties to assistant principals and key personnel to maintain orderly day‑to‑day operation.
• Manage appropriated and non‑appropriated funds to achieve school program outcomes.
• Direct in‑service programs focusing on maintenance, improvement, and future planning of current programs.
• Provide effective public relations and communication within the school and the community.
• Select and assign personnel to ensure best utilization of experience and skills.
• Evaluate and supervise staff to maintain competence and fulfill educational goals.
• Coordinate use of central office staff to develop and maintain effective school programs and services.
• Establish and maintain effective school discipline.
• Provide athletic and extracurricular activities appropriate for high school students.
• Manage the operation and maintenance of building and grounds.
• Lead the development and implementation of the continuous improvement plan and budget in cooperation with the school advisory council.
• Assist in coordinating central office classified support personnel who provide services to the local school.
• Implement, monitor, and assist in evaluating the division‑wide curriculum action plan at the local level.
• Perform responsibilities charged by the local School Board.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of instructional process, public relations, school finance, school law, personnel management, administration, supervision, curriculum, and educational processes.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.

Education and License Requirements

• Minimum: Master’s degree.
• Advanced requirements: Pupil Personnel or Postgraduate Professional license.
• State license: Must hold a Virginia teaching certificate and endorsement in Administrative/Supervision PreK‑12.
• If no current VA postgraduate professional license, must hold a reciprocal out‑of‑state certification with a comparable endorsement.

Work Experience Requirements

• Successful, full‑time experience as an administrator.
• Experience at the level supervised.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a standard indoor environment. Duties are regularly performed without exposure to adverse conditions; occasional noise, computer screens, and minor heating or cooling issues may occur.

Additional Requirements

• Collaboration with all stakeholders in Launching Thriving Futures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively.
• Relate to and interact with a non‑traditional and diverse student and employee population.
• Report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of and ability to use relevant technology.
• Participate in the annual professional growth planning process.
• Recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.