What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator – ANTICIPATED position at West Virginia Department of Education?
- Program Dates June 23, 2025 to July 18, 2025
- Prep Day Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Program Time 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location Ritchie Elementary School
- Closed Dates June 19, June 20 and July 4, 2025*
- Holidays, Closed Days and Calamitous Days are without pay
- Ritchie Elementary School
- 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- It is a policy of the Ohio County Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex in employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 education amendments.
- It is a policy of Ohio County to provide equal opportunity for the disabled per federal regulation 504.
- A valid West Virginia Principal’s Certificate K-5.
- Successful administrative experience preferred.
- The ability to write clearly and concisely using correct grammar and spelling.
- Knowledge of Effective Schools/Teaching Research as it applies to the management of an elementary school.
- Knowledge/understanding of state initiatives: 21st Century Skills, Teach 21, RTI, Standards Based Instruction, and Professional Learning Communities.
- Knowledge/experience preparing an elementary school schedule.
- An ability to utilize current technology including, but not limited to, WVEIS.
- The ability to demonstrate and use Smart Find Express.
- Knowledge/experience observing and reviewing with teachers their performance in instruction and classroom management.
- Knowledge/experience assessing the needs of a school, evaluating the effectiveness of school practices, developing school improvement plans, setting goals, and establishing policies to manage day-to-day decisions.
- Knowledge/experience holding staff meetings, assigning staff responsibilities, analyzing school personnel needs, and arranging for staff development training.
- Knowledge/experience implementing the West Virginia Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools Policy and other applicable federal and state laws.
- Knowledge with regard to how test data analysis can improve learning, teaching, and student improvement.
- Knowledge/understanding of state assessments, benchmarks, and classroom assessments.
- Knowledge of how effective working relationships among administration, teachers, and parents leads to improved learning, confidence and morale for students, parents, and teachers.
- Knowledge of County Mission and Target Goals and the ability to prepare school goals and objectives to implement County Mission and Target Goals.
- Ability to write and direct implementation of school goals and objectives for the Five Year Strategic Plan following county specified criteria.
- Knowledge/experience preparing, allocating, and managing a school budget, and quasi-public funds.
- An outstanding attendance record in current position.
- A working knowledge and understanding of the needs, laws, and procedures regarding the education and discipline of students.
- The successful completion of the writing exercise and interview process.
- Any combination of training and experience which would lead to successful employment as an Elementary Principal
- Maintain effective working relationship with Superintendent, Deputy/Assistant Superintendent, and Central Office Administrators.
- Provide instructional leadership and support within the school building.
- Create and maintain a climate conducive to teaching and learning.
- Implement a system to monitor student progress.
- Establish and implement a school improvement system.
- Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according to due process rights of students.
- Establish good public and employee relations.
- Evaluate all staff members under his/her supervision.
- Plan and supervise fire drills and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Maintain school fiscal and ordering responsibility.
- Arrange for appropriate maintenance of building and facilities.
- Maintain professional work habits.
- Maintain and upgrade professional skills in order to accomplish job goal.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.
JobID: 39553
Position Type:
Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Date Posted:
4/7/2025
4/7/2025
Location:
Ritchie Elementary School
Ritchie Elementary School
County:
Ohio County Schools
Ohio County Schools
Job Posting #: 39553
DATE POSTED: April 7, 2025
DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATION: Friday, April 11, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Maximum number employed will be based upon student enrollment
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
(ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COMPONENT)
Administrator – ANTICIPATED
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: June 18, 2025 to July 18, 2025
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/
Applicants not completing the application online will not be considered for the position. If you have any questions on application process please contact Human Resources at 304-243-0321.
Equal employment opportunity will be granted to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, and no discrimination based upon such factors will be made in salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, or termination of any employee.
TITLE: Principal – Elementary
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent
JOB GOAL: To employ leadership and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful applicant for this position shall have:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Revised: March 11, 2009 Term of Employment: 220 days
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