Principal @ Hedgesville Early Learning Academy - Berkeley County School District : Job Details

*Job Title Principal *Job Type Administrative - Principal Job Type Description Successful applicant will provide administrative supervision and support to assigned school. Salary Schedule Based on degree level, years of experience, and the Berkeley County School Principals' Index. Start Date is TBD. Specialized Skills Valid West Virginia teaching certificate. West Virginia administrative certification. Masters Degree. Minimum of three successful years teaching experience. Experience as a principal is preferred. Additional Job Information Please see full job description below. Current employees must complete a full administrative application. A transfer/internal application is not accepted for this position. Endorsement Code 0003-Principal Elementary/Junior High School 0008-Principal Elementary 0012__Elementary/Middle/Junior High School Principal 0015__Principal PRINCIPAL LOCATION: Hedgesville Early Learning Academy QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Possesses or is eligible for a West Virginia Principal's Certificate 2. Possesses a minimum of a Master's Degree 3. Has a minimum of three successful years teaching experience ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director(s) of Pre-K JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills so as to promote the educational development of each student KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. School Leadership & Climate

• Foster and sustain a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment.
• Plan, organize, and oversee all school operations and activities.

2. Administration & Communication

• Keep the Superintendent apprised of school initiatives, challenges, and successes.
• Offer strategic recommendations regarding school leadership, instructional improvement, and school administration.
• Prepare, submit, and monitor the school's budget and expenditures.

3. Reporting & Records Management

• Oversee maintenance of all essential building records, reports, and documentation.
• Prepare or supervise the creation of required paperwork, lists, reports, and administrative records.

4. Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with central administration on district-wide issues such as transportation, special services, instruction, and human resources.
• Inform the Deputy Superintendent of both significant and routine developments.
• Ensure consistent adherence to board policies by staff and students.

5. Community Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain active, constructive relationships with students, parents, and the wider community.
• Serve as the school's liaison to interpret school actions and encourage broader community participation.

6. Instruction & School Time Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional program.
• Design class schedules within guidelines to meet student needs.
• Oversee guidance services to promote individual student development.

7. Student Conduct & Support

• Maintain high standards of student conduct and administer disciplinary measures fairly and consistently.
• Supervise records of student progress and attendance.

8. Professional Development & Staffing

• Pursue continued professional growth by engaging with professional organizations, workshops, and advanced education.
• Supervise and evaluate all school personnel, including selection, orientation, scheduling, and professional development.
• Recommend removal of staff if performance is unsatisfactory.
• Facilitate parent-teacher special conferences as needed.

9. Facilities & Safety

• Administer school safety procedures and manage school facility operations.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, including fire drills.
• Maintain accurate inventories and ensure security of school property.

10. Extracurricular & School Programming

• Supervise all school-related programs and extracurricular activities.
• Represent the school in staff and district-level meetings.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of internal committees and councils.
• Respond to internal and external requests for information or official correspondence, coordinating with the Public Information Office as needed.

11. Delegation & Coverage

• Delegate responsibilities to qualified staff in the principal's absence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.

Berkeley County Schools is bound by statute to recommend the most qualified applicants for position vacancies. In order to determine those qualifications as set forth by the West Virginia Code, we require all applicants to fill out an application, which includes references, and, in many instances, participate in interviews. Failure to provide references, negative references, and failing to participate in requested interviews may impact negatively a candidate's qualifications.