Principal - Haydon Elementary School (PC 1966) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

21h

About The Position

Provide leadership in creating and managing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment where all students excel and staff is empowered. Communicates a vision of high expectations, performance, and collaboration with staff and students while engaging parents and community partners in the support of student achievement.

Requirements

Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of others based on individual strengths and weaknesses, and to guide their professional growth.
Thorough understanding of the change process and demonstrated ability to lead staff in the school improvement process.
Possess extensive knowledge of the curriculum and instructional program including content and methodologies, and the integration of technology into the elementary instructional program.
Ability to analyze, interpret and utilize data.
Demonstrated ability to use research-based practices that results in higher student achievement.
Serve as a role model and promote a positive and professional demeanor in all interactions.
Virginia Postgraduate Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12.

Nice To Haves

three to five years elementary level teaching experience
knowledge of elementary school organizational philosophy
evidence of a minimum of three years of successful school-based principal leadership experience

Responsibilities

Supervises the school’s teaching process and curriculum design, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
Provides strong leadership for the activities supporting the Manassas City Public Schools educational process to include establishing and maintaining a positive learning climate by ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
Uses current research to drive vision resulting in dramatic gains in student achievement.
Evaluates administrative, instructional and support personnel based on division evaluation models to ensure the retention of quality personnel.
Establishes and supports a guidance program that meets the needs of all students.
Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with parents, local community groups, business, industry and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities.
Communicates School Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community.
Meets with parents to discuss and proactively address concerns.
Ensures that all staff members are oriented to the building and the various departments and ensures continuing professional development throughout the building.
Supervises and implements specialized education programs offered at the school.
Consults with division leadership to formulate plans and direction for the overall strategic direction of the school relative to the outlined initiatives.
Attends division meetings as required.
Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure staff is updated on MCPS policies and emerging research.
Actively supports the MCPS Strategic Plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.