NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS  

Position Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The position is responsible for the administration and supervision of an elementary school and its programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: 

• Master's Degree in education administration; eligibility for Virginia Post Graduate license with appropriate administration endorsement. 
• Licensure as a building level principal through the Commonwealth of Virginia (Administration and Supervision, Prek-12 endorsement).

Preferred

• Extensive administrative and educational experience.

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

• Serves as instructional leader; uses data to lead the school efforts in achieving high academic performance of all students; provides an environment that maximizes the learning potential of all students and employees.
• Provides an instructional program consistent with the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the school division.
• Provides for the continuing development and implementation of an effective instructional program through classroom supervision, instructional leadership and evaluation.
• Works with the school staff and community to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and appropriate student behavior.
• Utilizes available central office administrative and supervisory personnel to insure an effective instructional program.
• 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.
• Assigns students to classes, programs, and activities designed to promote maximum learning.
• Advises the Human Resources office of staff needs, and participates in the recruitment, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, non-renewal, and dismissal of license and support personnel.
• Works with other school and division administrators to provide for horizontal and vertical articulation of the instructional program and unity of purpose.
• Fosters effective school-community relations by emphasizing good communication, 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.
• Promotes good working relationships among all staff members.
• Devises and administers a school budget, utilizing all available funds, which is consistent with division instructional and administrative goals; supervises the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting of school funds.
• Exercises leadership in the development, implementation, and interpretation of school board policies and division regulations.
• Maintain proper utilization, care and attractiveness of buildings and grounds.
• Involved in professional enrichment, to keep abreast of developments in elementary education and in the field of education generally.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all facets of an elementary school; thorough knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, evaluation and refinement; thorough knowledge of prescribed School Board policies and procedures; knowledge and understanding of student growth and development; knowledge and understanding of the conditions and dynamics of the diverse school community; skill in oral and written communications; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, students, parents, teachers, support staff, associates and the community; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to set expectations, build capacity, model learning, lead symbolically, manage effectively, and respond to constituent groups and the community.

REPORT PREPARATION:

Develops and submits written reports regarding status of any of the aforementioned specific job functions.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION:

Uses a personal computer, chromebook and/or laptop, standard office equipment, and other equipment related to the assigned area. Uses various software programs to support financial forecasting, performing calculations, and other financial projections and processes as well as word processing and presentation creation.

CONTACTS:

Contacts are made at all levels within and outside the school system and require the handling of highly sensitive information with the general public, NCPS employees, school board members, elected and appointed state and local government officials, state and/or federal agency officials, internal employees, applicants, college/university officials, and/or finance/operations officials from other school divisions.

WORK DIRECTION/SUPERVISION:

Provides leadership and supervision to all employees assigned to the departments of custodial services, finance, food service, maintenance, and transportation. Responsible for evaluating direct reports on at least an annual basis.

DECISION MAKING:

Responsible for independent decision making, based upon professional judgment. Decisions impact the entire school division and extend into the community.

FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for developing and revising - in collaboration with the School Board Clerk and under the direction of the Division Superintendent - as well as interpreting policies related to school finance and school operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone and to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; to hear, understand speech, and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, crawl, walk, push, pull, and reach overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet.

EVALUATION:

An annual evaluation is conducted by the Division Superintendent.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test
• Possession of a valid driver’s license 

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS) assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. NCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.