Fairfax County Public Schools
Principal, Adult Alternative High School
Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Principal, Adult Alternative High School
Summary Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication, community relations, safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of an assigned adult alternative school.
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for adult alternative high school center and satellite operations in compliance with school division policies and legal requirements.
Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
Exhibits instructional leadership through alignment, coordination, and delivery of required programs and/or curricular areas required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals.
Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans; plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs.
Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse student population.
Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.
Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree.
Six (6) years of experience in teaching, administration, or supervision, with three years in an administrative role, some of which shall have been at the high school level.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern public elementary school education and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
Knowledge of current elementary school curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
Knowledge of public school organization and administration and the support activities required.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive elementary school instructional programs.
Ability to plan and supervise and evaluate the work of instructional and support personnel.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:
$146,798 - $223,318
Salary Grade:
School-based Administrator Scale/Grade 007-FCFPSA
Job Details
Job Type:
Educational Administrator
School Year:
2025-2026
Instructional Level:
Secondary
Contract Length:
260-Day Contract
Open:
Until Filled
Re-Adv. Position:
No
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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Summary Directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, communication, community relations, safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of an assigned adult alternative school.
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the assigned human, material, and financial resources necessary for adult alternative high school center and satellite operations in compliance with school division policies and legal requirements.
Maintains effective discipline and fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
Exhibits instructional leadership through alignment, coordination, and delivery of required programs and/or curricular areas required to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with school division goals.
Oversees collaborative development and implementation of school improvement plans; plans, implements, supports, and assesses instructional programs.
Selects, inducts, supports, evaluates, and retains quality instructional and support personnel.
Provides staff development programs consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
Promotes effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, staff, families, and other community members; works collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure resources and to support the success of a diverse student population.
Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with other administrators, school personnel, and the community to promote and support the mission and goals of the school division.
Participates in professional development activities to enhance student learning and provide service to the profession, the division, and the community.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree.
Six (6) years of experience in teaching, administration, or supervision, with three years in an administrative role, some of which shall have been at the high school level.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
Postgraduate educational license with endorsement(s) designated as appropriate to the assignment.
Administration and supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
Knowledge of principles and practices of modern public elementary school education and an ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
Knowledge of current elementary school curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
Knowledge of public school organization and administration and the support activities required.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate comprehensive elementary school instructional programs.
Ability to plan and supervise and evaluate the work of instructional and support personnel.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:
$146,798 - $223,318
Salary Grade:
School-based Administrator Scale/Grade 007-FCFPSA
Job Details
Job Type:
Educational Administrator
School Year:
2025-2026
Instructional Level:
Secondary
Contract Length:
260-Day Contract
Open:
Until Filled
Re-Adv. Position:
No
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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