Elementary School Principal (Potowmack)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Ashburn, Virginia

Number Of Vacancies: 1

Salary: $138,108 - $213,470

Job Overview
The Principal provides leadership for the staff of the school in developing, implementing, and
evaluating a comprehensive educational program, and administers the program in accordance
with School Board Policies and administrative rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provides an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the School
Division; provides for the 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 Services of staff needs and participates in
the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and
dismissal of licensed and classified personnel
Fosters effective home and 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 education and in the field of education generally by
participating in professional enrichment activities
Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement of
Administration & Supervision PreK-12
Has experience as a Teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal, or Principal, or equivalent
administrative experience
Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents

This position closes on April 19, 2025.

Reports To: Director of Elementary Education
FLSA Status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months/248 Days/ 8 Hours
Salary Level:
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

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!

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