Principal - Western Area High School 2026-27

High School Leadership

Directs a Chesterfield County Public High School to include administration of instructional and operational programs and activities. Directs a staff of professional and support instructional personnel. Work is performed under broad policies and established objectives; incumbent independently interprets policies; decisions and actions impact the entire system. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to execute and explain programs and policies.

Essential Job Functions :

• 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.
• Analyzes and interprets data to determine instructional focus of the school; ensures programs and strategies are in place for enrichment and remediation services for all students.
• Serves as chief administrator. Provides leadership and direction to assistant principals, teachers and support staff. Coordinates curriculum development with Instructional Services, administrators, specialists, and teachers. Communicates division wide policy, procedures, and guidelines to school staff.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency. Prepares regular reports, required and advisory, related to the high school instructional program and the operations of the school.
• Evaluates staff according to School Board policy.
• Provides ongoing staff development to Board vision and mission, school goals, and SIP initiatives.
• Interprets School Board policies, procedures, and guidelines to parents and public. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statute, policies and guidelines related to public schools and in particular the operation of programs for the academically talented and special education. Directs appropriate programs to include athletic, performing arts and academic activities.
• Works in collaboration with the Department of Instructional Technology in providing appropriate technology opportunities to enhance student learning.
• Coordinates with the Director and Human Resources Department staffing needs; recommends staffing changes; participates in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of the high school staff.
• Represents school division at meetings, conferences, hearings, community and civic public forums; gathers citizen and parental input.
• Works with the Office of Student Conduct to analyze data on student conduct and to resolve student, school, and district issues regarding student discipline.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group / individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility : Responsible for budget preparation. Monitors school and activity fund budget status throughout the year. Prepares and monitors specialty center budgets with specialty center coordinator.

Report Preparation : Submits regular reports in a timely fashion on issues related to school education programs and operations.

Equipment Operation : Proficient with computer and technology program operations.

Contacts : Works with all levels of Chesterfield County Public School personnel, parents and community, and outside agencies on an on-going basis.

Work Direction : Provides work direction to teachers and staff in assigned school.

Supervision : Supervises teachers and staff in assigned school.

Decision Making : High level of independent decision-making is required.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities : May provide input or recommendations related to policy changes.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here represent 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to find, reach with hands and arms, handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public school setting. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications : Extensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of school administration; of instructional program planning; of child growth and development, total school operation and group dynamics and of related state and federal regulations. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations; to plan, organize and administer a public school and direct and evaluate a diversified professional staff. Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements : Masters degree in administration; eligibility for Virginia Post Graduate license with appropriate administration endorsement; experience in teaching and in school administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations / tests : Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation, State Police Criminal History Investigation, Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation, Tuberculosis Screening / Test Chesterfield County Public Schools 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. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, 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.