Principal - Giles High School

PRINCIPAL - SECONDARY (12 MONTHS) SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027 Location: Giles High School Giles County Public Schools is now accepting applications for highly qualified candidates for Giles High School Principal position beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership for the instructional program while overseeing the planning, administration, and daily operations of the school. Responsibilities include instructional leadership, student discipline, staff supervision, budget management, and the coordination of programs designed to support student achievement and school success. DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Engages in a collaborative leadership style that creates an appropriate learning and teaching environment for all students and staff.Displays a record of success in establishing and maintaining high standards of student conduct.Communicates effectively with stakeholders through outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates successful experience in planning and implementing instructional initiatives.Possesses knowledge and experience with state and federal requirements including the Virginia Standards of Learning and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of school accountability and ability to work with parents and staff as a team to achieve high standards.Fosters positive relationships and works effectively with parents and families.Ability to maintain a high degree of positive professionalism in all actions and interactions.Demonstrates expertise in using technology in education and administration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degreeVerification showing completion of an approved program in administration and supervision and/or required coursework from an accredited institutionHold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision: PreK-12Three years of successful experience as a teacherExperience in implementing educational programs PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience as a high school teacher and/or administrator. Salary: $97,500 - $123,779 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience FLSA: Exempt BENEFITS: Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage VSP Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses Delta Dental Plan - Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families Generous Employee Leave Benefits - GCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave. Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled EEO Statement: The Giles County Public School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Giles County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Lisa Mustain, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Human Resources: 151 School Road Pearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921-1421 ext 16