Job Description

 

Title:   PRINCIPAL

 

Primary Function:

  Assume responsibility for all elements in the development and operation of the YCSD elementary, Middle, or high school. 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Hold a postgraduate professional license in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment
• Have prior school administrative experience
• Have demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel, students, parents, and members of the community
• Sufficient mobility to perform hall and school ground monitoring activities.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity

Reports to:  Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the instructional program
• Foster a positive school climate that promotes student learning
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Ensure appropriate student conduct consistent with school standards and division policies
• Provide staff leadership, development, and training
• Supervise and evaluate staff
• Provide effective management of the physical plant, financial accounts, instructional materials, and equipment
• Resolve conflicts and manage crises
• Exhibit effective human relations and communication skills
• Develop positive school-community relations
• Interpret the school's instructional program to parents and the community
• Develop and implement an annual operating plan for the school which includes contributions by the staff, parents, students, and community members
• Develop and meet personal and professional goals from an established list of possible target areas
• Develop and meet goals based on annual superintendent initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:  Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan. Evaluation:  Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel 

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

      

Title IX Coordinator
Chief Human Resources Officer
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0349

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Director of Special Education
302 Dare Road
Yorktown, VA 23692
757-898-0455