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
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
Qualifications
Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement of Administration & Supervision PreK-12
Has experience as a Teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal, or Principal, or equivalent administrative experience
Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Reports To: Division Superintendent through the Director of Middle School Education and the Chief of Schools.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months / 248 Days/ 8 Hours Per Day
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.
