HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
- Employer
- Roanoke County Public Schools
- Location
- Roanoke, VA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
View more
- Job Category
- Administrator, Principal
- Grade Level
- High School
Job Details
Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in education administration, a minimum of five years of administrative and educational experience and licensure as a building level principal and/or assistant principal through the Commonwealth (Administration and Supervision, PreK-12 endorsement) required.
General Responsibilities:
Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication,
community relations, and safety and administrative management, required to manage the
instructional and special programs, organization, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and
facilities of an assigned secondary school; performs related duties as required or
assigned.
Essential Tasks:
Develop and maintain an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, regulations and strategic plan of the School Board; maintain records and files; meet and confer with students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Establish a professional learning culture through a solid foundation of shared mission, vision, and goals.
- Develop a collaborative culture for improving student achievement as outlined in RCPS' C-Change Framework.
- Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
- Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
- Ensure implementation of the Roanoke County Schools' approved curriculum.
- Direct and monitor the development of the school's instructional program.
- Ensure the development of 21st century skills with all students.
- Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities.
- Make recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
- Assist with the preparation of the school's budget and monitor expenditures.
- Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other required information and data.
- Coordinate and work with the central administrative staff on school needs, problems, and/or effectiveness.
- Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students; interpret and enforce school division's policies and regulations.
- Assist with the scheduling of classes within established guidelines to meet student's needs.
- Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Supervise the guidance program.
- Monitor all dimensions of the special education program in the school to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines.
- Monitor the Core Team process to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for students and subsequent referrals for other services if needed.
- Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline, as necessary, according to School Board.
- Attend special events held to recognize student achievement; attend school-sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
- Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities.
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
- Supervise all professional, paraprofessional and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.
- Develop leadership skills, particularly instructional leadership, of the assistant principals assigned to the school.
- Participate in the selection of all school building personnel.
- Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
- Supervise the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes.
- Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the leadership, administration and supervision of a high school; thorough knowledge of the school division's strategic plan goal and objectives for student outcomes; thorough knowledge of prescribed school board policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of a balanced assessment system; skill in oral and written communications; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, students, parents, teachers, support staff and associates.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- On-line applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.
- E-mails and faxed letters/resumes will not be accepted.
- Pay is based on the RCPS Pay Plan for High School Principal
- Length of contract - 12 months
Company
The Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is the 17th largest of 132 school systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the largest urban area west of Richmond, RCPS is the largest employer in Roanoke County. RCPS has 27 schools: 16 elementary, five middle, five high, and one specialty center. RCPS schools continue to rank among the best in Virginia for student achievement and other measures of success.
Our Mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment in which students are empowered by knowledge, skills, and experiences to thrive as tomorrow's leaders, workforce, and citizens.
Our goal is to prepare every student, in every school, and in every classroom to be Opportunity Ready.
Having all schools meet state and federal measures is one important benchmark for student achievement in RCPS. With regard to peer divisions, Roanoke County remains among the top performing suburban divisions in the state and we had the highest results in the region. All schools were fully accredited for the 2019-2020 school year based on results from 2018-2019. RCPS also prides itself on having one of the highest on-time graduation rates in the state at 94.9% for the Class of 2019.
RCPS is also known for its outstanding technology program. It is a member of the prestigious League of Innovative Schools, only one of 57 national schools invited to join. As an early adopter of a 1:1 digital learning environment, all high school and middle school students are provided laptops to use in school, as well as at home – access to these laptops allows teachers to integrate interactive lessons within their curricula and to personalize learning for each student. Promethean boards are in all core classrooms. Also RCPS has had an online high school program for over 12 years and high school students can take one online class during the school year using their Blackboard Learn environment. RCPS understands that teaching is more than just preparing students for end-of-year assessment tests. Acting upon feedback gathered from the business and higher education communities the school district is focusing on helping students develop Opportunity Ready Skills (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and citizenship) as part of its Profile of a Graduate.
Living in Roanoke County
Roanoke County is located in the southernmost end of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke offers a wide variety of opportunity for its citizens. One can take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Shop at the markets and boutiques in Downtown Roanoke and Salem. Hike on a trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a ride in America's East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. Discover wildlife while kayaking on the Upper James River Water Trail. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh, amazingly prepared ingredients, or sample the craft beverage scene. Watch the sunset aboard a boat at Smith Mountain Lake. No matter what you decide to do, there's a fun adventure for everyone in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
- Website
- http://rcps.us/
- Telephone
- (540) 562-3700
- Location
-
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke
VA
24019
US
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert