PRINCIPAL

Position Details Job ID: 67220 (27-102) Title: Principal Location: Mineral County Alternative School Employment Term: 235 Days Salary: Per Administrative Salary Schedule Closing Date: 07/01/2026 Responsibilities Provides leadership of a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff according to policies of the Board of Education and established administrative procedures; Provides leadership to the school community in developing and focusing on a shared vision, mission, goals, and continuous school improvement planning consistent with the District vision and goals; Possesses knowledge of the principles of site-based shared decision-making and demonstrates ability to facilitate a team atmosphere; Possesses current knowledge of school improvement planning and characteristics of effective school operations; Demonstrates ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities; Possesses current knowledge of theory and practice in special education programming, including inclusion, discipline, IEP development and implementation and ADA compliance including 504 plans; Ensures the effective delivery of an instructional program that meets the needs of all students; Provides leadership to the faculty in the ongoing process of evaluating the effectiveness and directing the improvement of educational programming; Provides leadership in the analysis of current programs and student achievement results using standards, benchmarks and assessments and the integration of this analysis into curriculum development activities aligned with District/school goals; Makes administrative decisions in a timely manner and appropriately involves others in the process; Responds effectively to and resolves issues that arise in and outside the school environment that effect the successful operation of the school and student programming; Assumes responsibility for distribution and inventory of textbooks and instructional supplies; Assumes responsibility for preparation of Federal, State, and County reports; Assumes responsibility for development of master schedule; Assumes responsibility for all aspects of extracurricular activities, including scheduling of applicable activities and officials, ordering and inventory of equipment, and budgeting; Models good human relations skills and interacts positively with all facets of the school community; Participates actively in a variety of meetings within the school, district, and community in an effective manner; Communicates effectively with parents and involves them in aspects of the school; Facilitates collaborative partners with outside agencies and businesses that promote a positive learning environment for all students; Supports and promotes special activities in the building that contribute to a positive and comprehensive school experience for the school community; Provides leadership and coordination to all staff development activities in the building, ensuring the alignment of these activities with building-based school improvement areas; Supervises and evaluates all faculty and staff, including extracurricular staff, assigned to the building and effectively addresses all performance issues in a manner consistent with district policy and practice; Participates in interviews and recommends for hire all staff assigned to the building; Participates in professional development that aligns with the mission/vision of the district; Demonstrates ability to apply computer technology in the performance of duties and responsibilities; Demonstrates ability of strategies for the implementation of technology in the delivery of instruction to effectively supervise and evaluate; Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities for action in conjunction with others; Demonstrates ability to make independent judgments and decisions; Demonstrates ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple and conflicting demands; Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Mineral County School's Policy 3210; Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Superintendent and/or immediate supervisor(s). Qualifications West Virginia certification as principal at appropriate level; Possess experience in meeting and working with the public; Demonstrates oral and written communication skills; Have knowledge of West Virginia Laws; Have knowledge of West Virginia Board of Education policies; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate. Physical Demands Frequent lifting or moving of at least 10 pounds; reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers; repetitive motions. Vision requirements include close vision for reading handwritten or typed material and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Indoors with noise level low to moderate (20-60 dB). Requires interaction with the public and multiple staff. Legal Disclosure The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or their designee. #J-18808-Ljbffr