Principal - Preston Park Elementary

Roanoke City School District Administration - School Based - Roanoke, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Roanoke City School District Administration - School Based - Roanoke, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Roanoke City Public Schools

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for administering all aspects of the total elementary school program for Roanoke City Public Schools by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administers and evaluates the instructional program of the school to include:

• Organizing and conducting a program of instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations;
• Coordinating the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel;
• Implementing curriculum and establishing educational objectives consistent with division goals;
• Developing an efficient system for student and program appraisal;
• Recommending changes as needed to meet student needs;
• Evaluating grading policies and student progress with members of the staff;
• Assisting teachers in planning field trips and using community resources;
• Developing the student master schedule;
• Participates (or assigns designee) in SBRT and/or Individualized Education Plan Meetings and ensures that all district policies and state and federal laws are followed for identification and services. This is done in conjunction with the Central Special Education Office and 504 coordinator;
• Facilitating teacher professional growth, recertification, career ladder planning, and activities.

Coordinates and administers student personnel services to include:

• Implementing and maintaining a code of acceptable student behavior;
• Coordinating and supervising student affairs including after school activities;
• Coordinating services to students such as guidance, health and special education ensuring that district, state and federal policies and procedures are followed;
• Approving student placements and programs;
• Supervising student record keeping.

Administers and evaluates staff personnel to include:

• Recruitment and selection;
• Assuring that necessary documentation regarding resignations and recommendations for hiring are processed in accordance with Board policy/division procedures;
• Assuring that recommendations for hiring are made based on the approved candidate pool and job-related criteria;
• Assuring that interviewers involved in the selection process are trained in accordance with Board policy.

Administers personnel policies and procedures to include:

• Certification:
  • Assuring that teachers are assigned to areas in which they are endorsed or that teachers are making required progress toward this endorsement in accordance with Board policy.
• Performance Evaluation:
  • Monitoring staff attendance and taking corrective measures if necessary;
  • Setting performance standards for all staff which reflect expectations regarding job description responsibilities;
  • Monitoring performance in accordance with approved evaluation procedures.
• Safety:
  • Maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Compensation and Leave:
  • Complying with federal, state, and local requirements regarding maintenance of employee leave records and compensation for work performed.
• Training:
  • Working with staff in developing professional growth plans and providing opportunity for participation;
  • Participating in required training and developing a personal professional development plan.

Performs financial functions of the school to include:

• Developing a school budget with the help of school faculty, staff, and parent representative;
• Monitoring expenditures and ensuring good fiscal management of school-based funds as appropriated by the School Board;
• Following the district’s approved purchasing procedures;
• Administering school-based accounting of student activity funds according to auditing guidelines;
• Approving all free and reduced-price lunch applications in accordance with Federal guidelines;
• Collecting textbook fees and other school-based fees.

Performs building functions of the school to include:

• Coordinating building rentals with the Office of Fiscal Services;
• Evaluating cleanliness and safety of school, coordinating with Building Operations;
• Maintaining furniture and equipment inventories;
• Supervising the use of the school and grounds by all agencies;
• Ordering necessary instructional materials, textbooks, and equipment and analyzing the…