Principal, Education Administration

Jefferson County Schools BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Jefferson County Schools BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

• Job : 5808869
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION: Principal

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Support and Superintendent, as appropriate

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by JCBOE

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Administrative Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of C & I and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOE Evaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is the “professional educator who functions as an agent of the county board and has responsibility for the supervision, management and control of a school or schools within the guidelines established by the county board. The principal’s major area of responsibility is the general supervision of the assigned school and all school activities involving students, teachers and other school personnel.”

(Pursuant to WV Code §18A-1-1)

• Assume full administration of the school
• Responsible for the distribution and inventory of textbooks and instructional supplies
• Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the faculty and staff, including extra‑curricular assignments
• Responsible for the preparation of Federal, State, and County reports
• Responsible for the development of the master schedule
• Responsible for coordinating ancillary services necessary for the operation of the school, including budgeting, transportation, support services, child nutrition and custodial services, pupil services, health and social services, federal programs, special education, common planning, knowledge of best practices relative to curriculum & instruction, school improvement, technology integration, and ADA compliance including 504 plans
• Responsible for assisting staff with student relations, staff development, community relations, student discipline, student attendance, student supervision, the instructional program and the Local School Improvement Council
• Implement and administer regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student conduct
• Responsible for all aspects of athletics, including scheduling of activities and officials, ordering and inventory of equipment, and budgeting
• Responsible for arranging substitute teachers and providing appropriate orientation and evaluation
• Promote a positive school environment, including positive utilization of the faculty senate
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or immediate supervisor

Valid teaching certificate licensing the individual to teach in the specializations and grade levels, pursuant to WV Code §18A-3-2;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate;
Meet the qualifications outlined in WV Code §18A-3-2a and §18A-2-9.

• Master’s Degree
• Hold, or is eligible for, a valid West Virginia administrative certificate at the appropriate programmatic level
• Completion of the WV Evaluation Leadership Institute
• Minimum five years successful teaching experience; preference for experience at the appropriate programmatic level
• Knowledgeable in school curriculum at the appropriate programmatic level
• Knowledgeable in County, State, and Federal policies
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and as a member of an educational team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to integrate computers and technology in educational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to implement innovative programs related to the appropriate programmatic level
• Demonstrates self‑control
• Maintain or upgrade skills by working toward self‑improvement, reacting favorably to…