Job Overview
The Academies of Loudoun (ACL) Principal provides leadership for the school staff in the
development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) and Career and Technical educational programs in partnership
with the Department of Teaching and Learning and administers the programs 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 integrated STEM and Career and Technical educational programs consistent
  with the goals and objectives of the School Division’s strategic plan and goals.
  Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school staff and
  establishes individual plan for improvement consistent with the Division’s staff
  development objectives; advises on on staff needs and participates in the recruitment,
  employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, nonrenewal, and dismissal of licensed and
  classified personnel.
• Fosters effective home-school communication, in collaboration with the ACL program
  directors, 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.
• Administers a school budget in collaboration with the ACL program directors, the Department of Teaching and Learning, and the Department of School Leadership 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.
• Creates a master schedule that allows for flexible scheduling and specialized
  programming for each of the Academies of Loudoun programs.
• Establishes ACL as a hub for student and teacher research, inquiry, and innovation in
  partnership with the Department of Teaching and Learning; fosters a culture of innovation
  through courses, programs and opportunities for students and faculty; develops
  appropriate internship, mentorship and partnership opportunities for ACL programs.
• Acts as a liaison to high school principals, program advisory boards, foundations,
  community and business partners, and other stakeholder groups.

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; Preferred experience leading a STEM, Career and Technical Education,
Vocational, Shared time, or magnet school

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
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
Shift Type Full-Time Salary Range
Salary Code Scale B/Universal - Exempt Level 26
Job Category Administration