Principal, Education Administration

Principal

Job : 5702270

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

What we need:

• An instructional leader with a passion for learning
• A leader who can motivate students and staff to achieve excellence
• A leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A leader who demonstrates a strong work ethic and integrity
• A leader who can create an atmosphere of respect and trust
• A leader who can build strong school/community relations

What you get:

• Dynamic students and colleagues
• Unparalleled community support
• Opportunity to be part of a first class organization
• Attractive salary and benefits

Minimum qualifications:

• Current administrative certificate/license
• Prior administrative experience preferred
• Successful teaching experience, preferably at elementary school level
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational abilities
• Experience with special needs children
• Ability to integrate and support technology use
• Experience with Ohio’s Learning Standards and state assessments
• Must pass a general background check (BCI/FBI)

Salary:
Commensurate with experience – 220 working days

• Complete application – only applications submitted online at  will be accepted. Hard copy applications not accepted.
• Submit letter of interest explaining why the position interests you and why we should be interested in you.
• Submit a current resume with references.
• Submit copy of administrative certificate/licensure and transcripts.
• Position will remain open until filled.

Mount Vernon City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mount Vernon City Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Mount Vernon City Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:
Administration >
Principal/Dean/Head of School

• Current administrative certificate/license
• Prior administrative experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Beth Ruth
• 300 Newark Rd
• Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
• Phone:
• Email: bruth