2026-2027 High School Principal

Newport News Public Schools•Newport News, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for the daily operation and administration of an assigned high school. The incumbent is expected to lead by establishing a culture for continuous improvement, focus all efforts to promote student achievement, advancement and youth development, develop staff to promote employee expertise, and monitor by implementing a system to determine performance and progress. As an Instructional Leader, the school principal fosters the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to student academic success; developing, advocating, and sustaining an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders; managing human resources effectively by assisting with selection and induction, and by supporting, evaluating and retaining quality instructional and support personnel; supporting, managing, and overseeing the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources; communicating and collaborating effectively with stakeholders; demonstrating professional standards and ethics, engaging in continuous professional development, and contributing to the profession; exercising leadership which results in measurable student academic progress based on established standards; and, modeling nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Other duties include staying informed of developments and research pertaining to effective schools and performing any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Must possess a Master’s degree
Must be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision
Must possess at least three years of successful experience as a teacher with some experience at the secondary school level
Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public secondary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school
Must possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, and interpretation of test data
Must possess the ability to assist with administering and managing the operation of a secondary school
Must possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others
Must possess the ability to establish and effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public

Nice To Haves

Three years administrative experience at the secondary school level preferred

Responsibilities

Lead by establishing a culture for continuous improvement
Focus all efforts to promote student achievement, advancement and youth development
Develop staff to promote employee expertise
Monitor by implementing a system to determine performance and progress
Facilitate the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to student academic success
Develop, advocate, and sustain an academically rigorous, positive, and safe school climate for all stakeholders
Manage human resources effectively by assisting with selection and induction, and by supporting, evaluating and retaining quality instructional and support personnel
Support, manage, and oversee the school’s organization, operation, and use of resources
Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Demonstrate professional standards and ethics, engage in continuous professional development, and contribute to the profession
Exercise leadership which results in measurable student academic progress based on established standards
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
Stay informed of developments and research pertaining to effective schools
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or other appropriate administrator