Principal at North Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson County seeks applicants for Principal at North Jefferson Elementary School. The successful applicant is expected to oversee all educational programs and school activities including but not limited to K-5, Pre-K, and special education. Applicants should hold or be able to obtain WVDE administrative certification, a minimum of three years of school administrative experience preferred, and a Master's Degree in education is required.

Please complete an online application for consideration. 235-day employment term

POSITION: Principal

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support and Superintendent, as appropriate

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 265 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Administrative Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of C & I and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is the “professional educator who functions as an agent of the county board and has responsibility for the supervision, management and control of a school or schools within the guidelines established by the county board. The principal’s major area of responsibility is the general supervision the assigned school and all school activities involving students, teachers and other school personnel.” (Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (In accordance with WV Code §18A-2-9)

• Assume full administration of the school
• Responsible for the distribution and inventory of textbooks and instructional supplies
• Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the faculty and staff, including extra-curricular assignments

• Responsible for the preparation of Federal, State, and County reports
• Responsible for the development of the master schedule
• Responsible for coordinating ancillary services necessary for the operation of the school, including, but not limited to, budgeting, transportation, support services including child nutrition and custodial services, pupil services, health and social services, federal programs, special education, common planning, knowledge of best practices relative to curriculum & instruction and school improvement, technology integration, and ADA compliance including 504 plans
• Responsible for assisting the staff with student relations, staff development, community relations, student discipline, student attendance, student supervision, the instructional program and the Local School Improvement Council
• Implement and administer regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student conduct
• Responsible for all aspects of athletics, including scheduling of activities and officials, ordering and inventory of equipment, and budgeting
• Responsible for arranging for substitute teachers and providing appropriate orientation and evaluation of their performance

• Promote a positive school environment, including positive utilization of the faculty senate
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or immediate Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate; Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a and §18A-2-9.

• Master’s Degree
• Hold, or is eligible for, a valid West Virginia administrative certificate at the appropriate

programmatic level

• Completion of the WV Evaluation Leadership Institute
• Minimum three years experience in school administration preferred.
• Minimum five years successful teaching experience; preference for experience at the appropriate programmatic level

• Knowledgeable in school curriculum at the appropriate programmatic level
• Knowledgeable in County, State, and Federal policies
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and as a member of an educational team

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate computers and technology in educational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative programs related to the appropriate programmatic level

• Demonstrates self-control
• Maintain or upgrade skills by working toward self-improvement, reacting favorably to constructive criticism, and attending in-service training and available workshops

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach,

stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia

equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job,

the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read

handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the

individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and

other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor

settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is

low to moderate (20-60 dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/

technical laboratories where noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this

position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this

position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Jefferson County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.

Applicants who have been dismissed or have had their contracts non-renewed for cause are not eligible for consideration. Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration. Applicants must complete the entire application and provide all documents required. Failure to complete the application, provide requested items, or falsification of information will result in the application not being considered.