Job Overview
The High School Principal provides leadership for the school staff in the development,
implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program and to administer the
program in accordance with School Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
Roles and Responsibilities
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being
performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or
tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:
Provides an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the School
Division; provides 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 office of staff needs and participates in
the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, nonrenewal, and
dismissal of licensed and classified personnel.
Fosters effective home-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 High School education and in the field of education
generally by participating in professional enrichment activities.
Qualifications
Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and
experience are also acceptable.
Education
Master’s degree in education from an accredited university or college
Experience
Experience as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, or equivalent administrative
experience
Licenses and Certifications
Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement as a
High School Principal
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets
Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules relating to instruction,
curriculum, student
learning and ability to advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws
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Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working
effectively with administrators, students, parents, staff, and public
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or
important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must
possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices
and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Reports To: Director of High School Education
FLSA: Exempt
Months, Days, Hours: 12 Months, 248 Days, 8 Hours
Salary Level: Universal 26
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
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.
Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.
Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.
LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.
We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.
Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.
With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!