Preschool Principal

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JOB TITLE: PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL

2026 - 2027 School year

Requirements

• Master's Degree with a major in educational administration
• Valid state certification in administration and supervision; Special Education endorsement preferred
• Minimum of 9 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education
• Experience in school administration and supervision preferred, but not required
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent and Central Office Directors

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM

Superintendent and Central Office Directors

Job Goal

Lead all phases of operations within the school, including: buildings and grounds, supervision and evaluation of classified and certificated staff; coordination of activities and accountability for curriculum and instructional decisions within the school building, utilization of leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote a safe and nurturing learning environment conducive to the educational development of all students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

230 days; salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education

EVALUATION

Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

Essential Duties

• Consistent and punctual “on-site” attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Serves as the instructional leader of the school, ensuring the implementation of best practices in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Facilitates planning of Region Team #29 meetings and serves in a Co-Chair role
• Coordinates birth to five special education referral process
• Oversees early childhood grants, including development and budget
• Plans training events, coordinates the use of trainers, locations, and materials to ensure training is delivered effectively
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to strengthen the professional development opportunities for early childhood education and care providers in Norfolk
• Works with colleagues and Head Start teams to develop and strengthen the skills of professionals serving the range of children from birth through kindergarten entry and their families
• Serves on internal and external groups, task forces, and committees.
• Oversees a program of instructional supervision and evaluation, including classroom and teaching observations in accordance with board policies
• Maintains a positive school climate and effectively manages student discipline.
• Evaluates existing programs and practices, including curriculum content and pilot programs
• Supervises and evaluates personnel; assesses employee performance. Provides guidance, accountability, and support as needed.
• Leads in the selection of new teachers and classified personnel
• Implements curriculum and establishes educational objectives consistent with district goals
• Assures that teachers are assigned to areas in which they are endorsed and ensures that teachers are making required progress toward completion of provisional endorsements, if applicable
• Keeps students, staff, parents, community, and central office administrators informed of building activities; Responds to parent and patron complaints effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains accountability and proper documentation for the school budget, support services, communications, professional development, and student discipline
• Monitors expenditures and ensures good fiscal management of appropriated school funds, follows approved purchasing procedures, and maintains furniture and equipment inventories
• Motivates others to achieve personal, building, and district goals
• Establishes teacher expectations that encourage accountability, growth, and excellence; Facilitates professional growth activities for staff
• Attend special education meetings as a District Representative on an as‑needed basis
• Participates as a member of the district leadership team
• Works effectively with PTA and the Board of Education
• Ensure coordination of services and articulation between the early childhood and elementary levels of the instructional program by communicating frequently with building principals
• Monitors student achievement by collecting and analyzing data in accordance with state and local standards and the current needs of students
• Develops a master schedule that maximizes student learning
• Leads the school improvement process, utilizing school improvement teams to set and analyze annual building goals
• Addresses staff, parent, and student concerns in a timely manner
• Continues to grow professionally through collaboration and professional growth experiences
• Responsible for other duties as they may be assigned by the Central Office Directors, the Superintendent, or the Board of Education

Interpersonal Skills

• High integrity and unwavering commitment to success for all staff and students
• Exhibits patience, openness, and concern for others
• Exhibits and expects confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to build effective partnerships with community stakeholders
• Exhibits tact and self‑control in dealing with personnel issues
• Provides feedback and accountability to staff and holds high expectations for self and others
• Accepts feedback from the Superintendent of Schools with self‑reflection and a growth mindset

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with technology
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Skills in leadership, organization, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution
• Skills in human relations; ability to deal with diverse populations
• Skilled in strategic planning
• Ability to work under stress
• Skills in the development, assessment, and evaluation of programs. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Ability to work varied hours as requested, including early mornings and evenings on occasion.
• Ability to work in a smoke‑free and drug‑free work environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Strength, movement, auditory, taste/smell, and vision demands are specific to the job.
• Manual dexterity to handle computer and phone requirements.

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