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Principal - Elementary School

(12 months)

2024-2025

Are you called to education, viewing it as more than just a career? Are you passionate about impacting children's lives and shaping their futures? Do you aim to be inspired and ignite the same in others? If you've answered "yes" to these questions, then consider joining Montgomery County Public Schools in shaping the future! The Montgomery County School Board in Virginia is currently seeking applications from exceptionally qualified candidates for an elementary school principal position for the 2024 – 2025 academic year. We're not simply seeking job seekers; we're seeking change-makers!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Elementary School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and family engagement.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees the daily management of the school, maintaining high standards of student conduct and staff professionalism
• Supervises educators in the school, providing timely, constructive observations and evaluations based on school division timelines
• Provides necessary training and guidance to professional staff based on evaluations
• Hires all faculty and staff for the school
• Ensures a productive learning environment through continuous collaboration with teachers, students, and families
• Encourages the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels, setting high expectations for academic excellence
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present during arrival and dismissal, attending school functions, and making frequent classroom visits
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences, serving as an intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to address various needs or issues
• Ensures timely completion of routine paperwork and administrative tasks
• Leads effective and efficient staff meetings
• Coordinates staff development and provides instruction if needed
• Oversees the completion of annual needs assessments and ongoing comprehensive school improvement plans
• Ensures necessary cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to school property
• Manages the allocation of supplies and equipment
• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate and deemed necessary according to the school’s improvement plan
• Represents the school in community activities and meetings
• Fosters positive relationships between the school and the community, including parent/teacher organizations and community leaders
• Acts as liaison between the school board office administration and the school, promoting the importance of a unified team; communicates needs and information to both sides
• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the division
• Demonstrates effective instructional leadership skills and a thorough understanding of evidence-based best practices in instructional methodology
• Ensures that the school meets state and federal accreditation and accountability requirements
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Cultivates an inclusive, equitable, and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
• Demonstrates experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework
• Identifies and effectively solves problems
• Demonstrates an understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements
• Models professional behavior by being dependable, punctual, and present

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
• Postgraduate Professional license with administration and supervision endorsement required
• Hold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision: PreK-12
• Experience in implementing educational programs

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of full-time teaching experience and five years of assistant principal and/or principal experience preferred
• Experience at the elementary level