What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Principal - 25/26 SY position at Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2025-2026 School Year. Upon application, please be prepared to upload:
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Copies of Transcripts, Endorsements, and Certifications
- 3 Professional References who can attest to your leadership ability
More information about the Administrator Hiring Process can be found on our website in the coming weeks.*
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking Middle School Principals to join our growing school division for the 2025-2026 School Year! Our Principals provide leadership for school staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program, and administer the academic programs in accordance of division goals, School Board policies, administrative rules and regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides an instructional program consistent with the goals and objectives of the school division
- Exercises leadership for the organization, administration, and supervision of all curricular and co-curricular programs of the school
- Provides for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision and instructional leadership
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school and fosters good interpersonal relations among students and staff
- Works with the school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior.
- Supervises and evaluates the performance of each member of the school staff and establishes individual programs for improvement consistent with the division’s staff development program.
- Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance and provides for effective recorded evaluation reports of classified staff according to district procedures.
- Advises the personnel office of staff needs, and participates in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of licensed and classified personnel.
- Fosters effective home-school communication by providing opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss student progress and other matters of mutual concern, and by encouraging community involvement in school activities.
- Fosters effective school-community relations by working with advisory groups and community social service agencies, and by facilitating community use of the school as established by school board policies.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement, or provisional endorsement, as a Principal
- Five (5) years of successful, full-time, teaching experience; two (2) in the level of education for which considered
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 12-Month (243 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
