Elementary Principal

Position Type:
Administration (Educator)/Elementary School Principal

Date Posted:
6/17/2026

Location:
Marlinton Elementary School

Date Available:
08/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/24/2026

County:
Pocahontas County Schools
POSITION: Head Principal

LOCATION: Marlinton Elementary School

CLASSIFICATION : Professional

REPORTS TO : Superintendent

EVALUATION : Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220.

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

Term of employment: Starting with the 2026-2027 school year; 220-day annual contract


SALARY: Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountyschoolswv.sites.thrillshare.com for pay scales and benefits information.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The school principal is the chief administrator responsible for the operations, management, and leadership of the school, overseeing staff, curriculum, and student well-being to ensure a positive and effective learning environment. Key duties include managing resources, evaluating teachers, counseling students, developing school-wide goals, and maintaining communication with teachers, students, parents, and the community.


Qualifications:

• WV Professional Administrative Certificate with Endorsement as Principal
• Master's Degree or above in education, with emphasis on leadership/administration
• Principal / Administrative experience preferred, and preferably at the Elementary level
• Successful experience as a teacher, preferably at the Elementary level
• Successful completion of the WV Evaluation Leadership Institute or ability to complete upon hire
• Knowledge of the WV Standards for High Quality Schools (WV Code §18A-2-9)
• Knowledge of the school accreditation process (WV Code §18A-2-9)
• Knowledge of strategic planning for continuing improvement (WV Code §18A-2-9)
• Knowledge of Support for Personalized Learning (SPL), Special Education, MTSS and other instructional frameworks that support student success
• Knowledge of best practices relative to elementary curricula and instruction/school improvement
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Programs (PK/K)
• Knowledge/skills to utilize WVEIS 2.0
• Knowledge of current student discipline and attendance requirements
• Knowledge of student enrollment procedures; school scheduling; substitute management processes
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualities, Proficiencies, and Skills:

• Clear and Focused Learning Mission and Vision - The ability to facilitate the development, articulation, and implementation of a vision and goals that are shared and supported by the school community. The school leader ensures the vision reflects high standards for student learning and the belief that all students can learn.
• Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills - The school leader demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• School culture / instruction - The ability to advocate, nurture, and sustain the development of school culture and instructional programs that are conducive to student learning, professional staff development, and safety. The leader ensures a culture of high expectations is evident for self, student, and staff performance.
• Continuous improvement strategies - The school leader ensures continuous improvement through the implementation of focused instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, collaboration among stakeholders, and a positive learning environment.
• Operational Efficiency to Promote Learning - The school leader effectively and efficiently manages school resources including the use and implementation of technology, and the financial oversight of all school-related programs.
• Laws, policies and regulations - The school leader shall know, understand, and observe all laws, policies, and regulations in maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Family and Community Connections - The school leader effectively communicates and creates partnerships to engage students, staff, families, and the community.
• Professional Conduct - The school leader shall serve as a role model and maintain standards of exemplary conduct throughout the school community. The school leader shall fulfill all professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity and always act in a trustworthy and respectful manner.
• Refer to WVBE Policy 5800, §126-165-5 - Standards of Professional Practice for School Principals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

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 are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district will not be eligible for consideration.


TO APPLY:
Pocahontas County Schools only accepts bids electronically for all jobs. However, if you need assistance with your application, please contact the Pocahontas County Schools Board of Education office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. You may apply online directly from the WVDE website, or from our district website at To be considered for any position, bids must be submitted by the bid closing time on the last day of the posting for the desired position. All bids are posted a minimum of five business days.


Equal Opportunity Employer
Pocahontas County Schools will grant equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, demotion, or termination of any employee. Any discrimination concerns should be directed in writing to the Personnel Director, Pocahontas County Schools, 404 Old Buckeye Rd, Buckey, WV 24924.