Principal - Cougar Elementary School

POSITION: Principal – Cougar Elementary School

LOCATION: Cougar Elementary School

SALARY: Managerial Scale - Grade 19

HOURS: 7.5 hours per day

POSITION LENGTH: 247 Days

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Executive Director of Student Achievement

Final date to receive applications: May 20, 2026

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal for Cougar Elementary School, a Title I school serving students in grades PreK–2. Cougar Elementary School serves a diverse student population, including a large number of multilingual learners receiving English Language services, and is committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for all students.

As a key member of the division’s leadership team, the principal will work collaboratively with other school leaders and central office staff to develop and implement a shared vision for high-quality teaching, learning, and student success. The principal will lead efforts to foster a strong school culture, support instructional excellence, and ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

If you are a passionate instructional leader who is ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact, Manassas Park City Schools is the place for you.

• Must hold a Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement or eligible for endorsement in administration and supervision preK-12.
• Minimum of six years teaching experience and three years administrative experience preferred.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the curriculum and instructional program including content and methodologies, and the integration of technology into the instructional program.
• Organizational skills required to plan, implement, and evaluate the school program and lead the teaching and support staff in achieving the school division’s required goals.
• Must possess supervisory skills that include delegating work, monitoring staff development and evaluating staff effectiveness.
• Highly developed communications skills to interact with community members, parents, students, teachers, and other administrators required.

• Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional programs, staff selection and retention, evaluation, and student services, ensuring high-quality education and effective discipline.
• Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that supports student well-being, safety, and academic success, while providing leadership to ensure the elementary school program operates in alignment with district and state regulations.
• Prepare and administer the school's budget, ensuring responsible management of financial resources.
• Supervise and develop programs of study that meet the needs of students and the community, with approval from the Division Superintendent and School Board.
• Maintain responsibility for the security, safety, and maintenance of the school building.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Division Superintendent and Executive Team.

• Directs and manages the human, material, and financial resources necessary for the effective operation of the school in accordance with school division policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Maintains effective student discipline and fosters a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment for students and staff.
• Demonstrates instructional leadership by aligning, coordinating, and implementing required programs and curriculum to promote excellence, continuous improvement, and achievement of division goals.
• Oversees the collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans, and plans, supports, and evaluates instructional programs to enhance student learning.
• Recruits, selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains high‑quality instructional and support personnel.
• Provides and supports professional development opportunities aligned with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement goals.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective decision‑making and problem‑solving strategies.
• Promotes effective communication and positive relationships with…