PRINCIPAL Harding Avenue Elementary School (12 MONTHS) 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Harding Avenue Elementary School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and family engagement.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS: - Oversee the daily management of the school, maintaining high standards of student conduct and staff professionalism
- Supervise educators in the school, providing timely, constructive observations and evaluations based on school division timelines
- Provide necessary training and guidance to professional staff based on evaluations
- Hire all faculty and staff for the school
- Ensure a productive learning environment through continuous collaboration with teachers, students, and families
- Encourage the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels, setting high expectations for academic excellence
- Facilitate opportunities to connect with students by being present during arrival and dismissal, attending school functions, and making frequent classroom visits
- Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures with students
- Participate in parent meetings and conferences, serving as an intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to address various needs or issues
- Ensure timely completion of routine paperwork and administrative tasks
- Lead effective and efficient staff meetings
- Coordinate staff development and provides instruction if needed
- Oversee the completion of annual needs assessments and ongoing comprehensive school improvement plans
- Ensure necessary cleaning, maintenance, and repairs to school property
- Manage the allocation of supplies and equipment
- Oversee and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate and deemed necessary according to the school's improvement plan
- Represent the school in community activities and meetings
- Foster positive relationships between the school and the community, including parent/teacher organizations and community leaders
- Act as liaison between the school board office administration and the school, promoting the importance of a unified team; communicates needs and information to both sides
- Collaborate with other principals and educators throughout the division
- Demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills and a thorough understanding of evidence-based best practices in instructional methodology
- Ensure that the school meets state and federal accreditation and accountability requirements
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
- Demonstrate experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework
- Identify and effectively solve problems
- Demonstrate an understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements
- Model professional behavior by being dependable, punctual, and present
- Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited institution
- Postgraduate Professional license with administration and supervision endorsement required
- Hold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision: PreK-12
- Experience as a building administrator
- Experience in implementing educational programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Three years full-time teaching experience and three years of assistant principal and/or principal experience preferred
- Experience at the elementary level
Salary: $92,560.00 - $162,304.52 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience
FLSA: Exempt
BENEFITS:Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP -
FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
