Principal @ Hedgesville Early Learning Academy

*Job Title Principal
*Job Type Administrative - Principal

Job Type Description
Successful applicant will provide administrative supervision and support toassigned school.

Salary Schedule
Based on degree level years of experience and the Berkeley County School Principals Index.

Start Date is TBD.

Specialized Skills
Valid West Virginia teaching certificate. West Virginia administrative certification. Masters Degree. Minimum of three successful years teaching experience. Experience as a principal is preferred.

Additional Job Information
Please seefulljob description below. Current employees must complete a full administrative application. A transfer/internal application is not accepted for this position.

Endorsement Code
0003-Principal Elementary/Junior High School
0008-Principal Elementary
0012Elementary/Middle/Junior High School Principal
0015Principal

PRINCIPAL

LOCATION:Hedgesville Early Learning Academy

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Possesses or is eligible for a West Virginia Principals
Certificate

2. Possesses a minimum of a Masters Degree

3. Has a minimum of three successful years teaching experience

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Director(s) of Pre-K

JOB GOAL: To use leadership supervisory and administrative skills so as to promote the educational development of each student

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. School Leadership & Climate

• Foster and sustain a positive inclusive and effective learning environment.

• Plan organize and oversee all school operations and activities.

2. Administration & Communication

• Keep theSuperintendentapprised of school initiatives challenges and successes.

• Offer strategic recommendations regarding school leadership instructional improvement and school administration.

• Prepare submit and monitor the schools budget and expenditures.

3. Reporting & Records Management

• Oversee maintenance of all essential building records reports and documentation.

• Prepare or supervise the creation of required paperwork lists reports and administrative records.

4. Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with central administration on district-wide issues such as transportation special services instruction and human resources.

• Inform theDeputy Superintendentof both significant and routine developments.

• Ensure consistent adherence to board policies by staff and students.

5. Community Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain active constructive relationships with students parents and the wider community.

• Serve as the schools liaison to interpret school actions and encourage broader community participation.

6. Instruction & School Time Management

• Lead the development implementation and evaluation of the instructional program.

• Design class schedules within guidelines to meet student needs.

• Oversee guidance services to promote individual student development.

7. Student Conduct & Support

• Maintain high standards of student conduct and administer disciplinary measures fairly and consistently.

• Supervise records of student progress and attendance.

8. Professional Development & Staffing

• Pursue continued professional growth by engaging with professional organizations workshops and advanced education.

• Supervise and evaluate all school personnel including selection orientation scheduling and professional development.

• Recommend removal of staff if performance is unsatisfactory.

• Facilitate parentteacher special conferences as needed.

9. Facilities & Safety

• Administer school safety procedures and manage school facility operations.

• Oversee emergency preparedness including fire drills.

• Maintain accurate inventories and ensure security of school property.

10. Extracurricular & School Programming

• Supervise all school-related programs and extracurricular activities.

• Represent the school in staff and district-level meetings.

• Serve as an ex-officio member of internal committees and councils.

• Respond to internal and external requests for information or official correspondence coordinating with the Public Information Office as needed.

11. Delegation & Coverage

• Delegate responsibilities to qualified staff in the principals absence.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by theDeputy Superintendent.

Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code we require all applicants to fill out an application which includes references and in many instances participate in interviews. Failure to provide references negative references and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidates qualifications.

Required Experience:

Staff IC