Principal - Christiansburg Elementary School

PRINCIPAL

ChristiansburgElementary School

(12 MONTHS)

SCHOOL YEAR

Are you ready to inspire lead and make a lasting impact in a diverse educational community Christiansburg Elementary School is seeking an exceptional leader to step into the role of Principal. This is an exciting opportunity to join Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia a division dedicated to excellence in education and student success. As Principal you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our students driving innovation and cultivating an engaging learning environment. We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about education committed to fostering a positive learning environment and eager to guide our school toward continued achievement. If you are ready to bring your leadership expertise creativity and dedication to our dynamic team we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Christiansburg 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 AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Oversee the daily management of the school maintaining high standards of student conduct and staff professionalism
• Supervise educators in the school providing timely constructive observations and evaluations based on school division timelines
• Provide necessary training and guidance to professional staff based on evaluations
• Hire all faculty and staff for the school
• Ensure a productive learning environment through continuous collaboration with teachers students and families
• Encourage the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels setting high expectations for academic excellence
• Facilitate opportunities to connect with students by being present during arrival and dismissal attending school functions and making frequent classroom visits
• Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures with students
• Participate in parent meetings and conferences serving as an intermediary between parents teachers and students to address various needs or issues
• Ensure timely completion of routine paperwork and administrative tasks
• Lead effective and efficient staff meetings
• Coordinate staff development and provides instruction if needed
• Oversee the completion of annual needs assessments and ongoing comprehensive school improvement plans
• Ensure necessary cleaning maintenance and repairs to school property
• Manage the allocation of supplies and equipment
• Oversee and implements the school budget approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate and deemed necessary according to the schools improvement plan
• Represent the school in community activities and meetings
• Foster positive relationships between the school and the community including parent/teacher organizations and community leaders
• Act 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
• Collaborate with other principals and educators throughout the division
• Demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills and a thorough understanding of evidencebased best practices in instructional methodology
• Ensure that the school meets state and federal accreditation and accountability requirements
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Cultivate an inclusive equitable and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
• Demonstrate experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction collaboration and coursework
• Identify and effectively solve problems
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain an unquestionable degree on confidentiality
• Demonstrate an understanding of applicable local state and federal educational laws regulations policies and requirements
• Model professional behavior by being dependable punctual and present
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction 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: PreK12
• Experience in implementing educational programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Salary: $77241.99 $139145.59 (commensurate with experience) with benefits (current salary scale may change due to budget considerations)

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Fulltime employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073

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Required Experience:

Staff IC