Principal, Middle School

PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL - 250 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER:
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
Potomac Shores MS

LOCATION:

Dumfries,VA

POSITION TITLE:

PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL - 250 DAY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
This position will remain open until filled. The first screening of applications will take place at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Applications received after that date may be reviewed and considered as they are received. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

The principal serves as an educational leader, overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, shaping school policies, fostering a safe environment, and collaborating with staff, students, and parents. Their role is pivotal in promoting academic excellence and student success. Additionally, they are responsible for continuous improvement planning, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan. Their instructional leadership drives effective teaching practices, while managing personnel and maintaining the school facility.

Grade 20 Salary Range: $135,998 - $220,455 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package

DAYS: 250
FULL TIME/PART TIME:
Full Time

Principal, Middle School

Job Code: 000232

Job Title:

Principal, Middle School
FLSA Status:
Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00020

Reports To:

Associate Superintendent Calendar - Primary: A - 250 Admin

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

The principal serves as an educational leader, overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, shaping school policies, fostering a safe environment, and collaborating with staff, students, and parents. Their role is pivotal in promoting academic excellence and student success. Additionally, they are responsible for continuous improvement planning, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan. Their instructional leadership drives effective teaching practices, while managing personnel and maintaining the school facility.

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee: works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030". establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

• Supervises, evaluates and provides instructional direction to all staff in such a way as to implement the total curriculum in relation to the students attending this school
• Organizes the school in such a way as to provide for an optimum learning environment and experiences for students in both curricular and extracurricular programs
• Assigns duties and responsibilities to assistant principals and other key personnel in…