Principal - VA
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Job Title: Principal, Academies of Loudoun School District (Location of Position): Loudoun County Public Schools City/State (of Position): Ashburn, VA Where to Apply: https://lcps.tedk12.com/hire/ Position Open Until: 12/18/2024 Job Description: 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/ |