Principal - Secondary; Middle Or High

PRINCIPAL - SECONDARY (MIDDLE OR HIGH)

Montgomery County Public Schools District Wide – Christiansburg, Virginia

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for highly qualified candidates for possible secondary school principal positions that may become available within our division for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a continuous recruiting post to build an applicant pool for all schools; as positions become available, all qualified applicants with complete application files will be considered. If a specific location/job is posted, you may be required to apply to that posting.

To provide leadership for the instructional program and coordinate the administrative oversight and planning of all phases of instructional leadership for the school, including programming, administration, budgetary planning, and student discipline.

• 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 familiarity with Google Drive for instruction, collaboration, and coursework, and has 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
• Maintains an unquestionable degree of confidentiality

• Master’s degree
• Verification of completion of an approved program in administration and supervision and/or required coursework from an accredited institution
• Hold or be immediately 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

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

$87,661.90 – $ annually
, with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change due to 2026–2027 budget considerations)

Exempt

• 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 coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP – free confidential employee assistance program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support for employees and their families
• Generous employee leave benefits – paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, annual leave, and the option to join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences; wellness leave available
• Virginia Retirement System – full‑time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost; MCPS contributes a percentage to your retirement account
• Employee Sick Leave Bank – employees with sick leave may elect to join the Sick Leave Bank to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long‑term illness

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited.

Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Contact:
Amanda Weidner
750 Imperial Street
Christiansburg, Virginia 24073
Phone: (540) 382‑5100
Email: aweidner

Position
Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Start Date:

To be determined