Job Summary:

The Principal is responsible for the daily operation and administration of Deer Park Elementary School, an Environmental Science Magnet School. The ideal candidate will:

• Establish a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote student achievement, advancement, and youth development.
• Develop staff to enhance their expertise.
• Implement a system to monitor performance and progress.
• Ability to analyze interpret data.
• Have a strong background or interest in environmental science and sustainability education.

Essential Duties:

As an Instructional Leader in Newport News Public Schools, the Principal fosters the success of all students by:

1. Developing, communicating, implementing, and evaluating a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to student academic success, with a particular emphasis on environmental science and sustainability.
2. Creating and maintaining an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders.
3. Managing human resources effectively by assisting with selection and induction, and by supporting, evaluating, and retaining quality instructional and support personnel.
4. Overseeing the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources, including integrating environmental sustainability practices.
5. Communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders, including community partners in environmental science.
6. Demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional development, and contributing to the profession.
7. Exercising leadership which results in measurable student academic progress based on established standards.
8. Modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Other Duties:

Stays informed of developments and research pertaining to effective schools and environmental science education. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision. Must have at least three years of successful teaching experience, with some experience at the elementary school level. Three years of administrative experience at the elementary school level preferred. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of current issues, principles, and practices in public elementary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the school. Must have effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, and interpretation of test data. Must have experience or strong interest in environmental science and sustainability education. Must be able to assist with administering and managing the operation of an elementary school. Must have the ability to plan and supervise the work of others. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public.