Middle School Principal

Specific Location: Marshall Middle School, Marshall, VA

Company Description

Fauquier County Public Schools - Human Resources provides services to both Fauquier County Government and Fauquier County Public Schools. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, annual leave, sick leave, and personal days, Virginia Retirement System pension plan, life insurance policy, and a 457B individual retirement plan. We also have the Fauquier County Employee Wellness Center, a resource for employees and their families to receive healthcare services and coaching.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as Principal of Marshall Middle School located in Marshall, VA. The Middle School Principal will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks associated with leading and managing a middle school, including curriculum development, educational leadership, communication, and promoting a positive learning environment for students. The Middle School Principal will also collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to ensure the success and well-being of all students.

Qualifications

• Curriculum Development and Educational Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a Middle School setting
• Knowledge of education practices and policies
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Master's degree in Education or related field
• Experience as a school administrator is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Under the supervision of the superintendent, the Principal provides leadership for the school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive educational program and instructional program in accordance with School Board policies and administrative regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrate ability to assume leadership in pursuing the mission, goals, and objectives of the school division and of the school's annual plan; demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills; demonstrate ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with school/community support groups; demonstrate appropriate use of written and verbal communication; demonstrate ability to adapt to change and maintain flexibility; demonstrate ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes; demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers and parents; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Postgraduate Professional Certificate with appropriate administrative endorsement and experience; at least three years of successful fulltime experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor, one (1) year of which is preferred to have been in the area or at the level to be supervised. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None