2026-2027 - Principal - Elementary

Montgomery County VA School District • Christiansburg, VA

5d

About The Position

PRINCIPAL - ELEMENTARY (12 MONTHS) SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 Assignments and Locations to be determined Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for highly qualified candidates for possible elementary school principal positions that may become available within our division for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Please note this is a "continuous recruit posting" to build an applicant pool for all schools. As positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. Should a specific location/job be posted, you may also be required to apply to that posting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide leadership for the instructional program as well as coordinate the administrative oversight and planning of all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including programming, administration, budgetary planning, and discipline of students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• Verification showing completion of an approved program in administration and supervision and/or required coursework from an accredited institution
• Hold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision: PreK-12
• Three years of successful experience as a teacher
• Experience in implementing educational programs
• Demonstrates successful experience in planning and implementing instructional initiatives
• Possesses knowledge and experience with state and federal requirements including the Virginia Standards of Learning
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of school accreditation and ability to work with parents and staff as a team to achieve the standard
• Displays a record of success in establishing an effective learning environment and maintaining high standards of student conduct
• Demonstrates experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework and expertise in using technology in education and administration
• Engages in a collaborative leadership style
• Cultivates an inclusive, equitable, and warm learning environment for a diverse student population
• Fosters positive relationships and works effectively with parents and families
• Models professional behavior by being dependable, punctual, and present
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Three years full time teaching experience and five years of assistant principal and/or principal experience preferred
• Experience at the elementary level

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the instructional program
• Coordinate the administrative oversight and planning of all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including programming, administration, budgetary planning, and discipline of students.

Benefits

• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees