Elementary Principal

About Us

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest county public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Sky Line Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Elementary Principal

Henrico, VA, US

S_Elementary Education

Henrico County Public Schools, through engagement with our families and community, equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life and a successful future.

Develops and sustains focus on a shared mission and clear vision for improvement of learning and teaching. Supervises all activity within the local school facility and is ultimately responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating the educational program within the school. Supervises and coaches teachers, support staff and students. Creates a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff.

Coordinates the school program with district goals, policies, and procedures. Provides leadership in all areas of instruction. Uses student performance data to assess teaching and learning effectiveness. Demonstrates knowledge of academic expectations. Applies appropriate measures to monitor student achievement. Provides a program of student recognition. Uses the Code of Student Conduct as the basis of judgments in disputes, confrontations and/or disciplinary cases.

Communicates school policies relating to student behavior to students and parents. Guides staff to the accomplishment of a given task. Delegates duties and responsibilities and accepts responsibility for the decisions made and the actions taken. Demonstrates sensitivity to staff members' needs. Recognizes professional growth of staff members. Leads the staff in functioning as a cohesive group. Demonstrates a clear understanding of and adherence to all School Board policies relating to the collection and expenditure of funds.

Conducts a systematic budget development process. Exercises planning skills for self, others, and student scheduling. Demonstrates punctuality by meeting deadlines. Implements the School Plan, makes necessary modifications, and assesses progress towards objectives. Knows the community and provides clear and effective oral and written communication. Is accessible to school and community members. Provides supervision for after school programs and other special activities, as necessary.

• Recognizes, respects, and employs each student's strengths, diversity, and culture as assets for teaching and learning.
• Acts with cultural competence and responsiveness in their interactions, decision making, and practice
• Serves as the instructional leader for his/her school
• Creates a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff
• Establishes and fosters a learner-centered community where all students are included, respected, and valued.
• Promotes and monitors student achievement using student data and other outcomes/indicators
• Uses student performance data to assess instructional effectiveness
• Supervises, evaluates, and provides feedback for teachers and support staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of academic expectations and Federal and State requirements
• Applies appropriate measures to monitor student achievement.
• Provides a program for student, staff, and parent recognition.
• Uses the Code of Student Conduct for making informed decisions regarding student discipline
• Communicates school policies relating to student behavior to students, staff and parents
• Guides staff to the accomplishment of a given task
• Delegates duties and responsibilities and accepts responsibility for the decisions made and the actions taken
• Identifies needed areas and provides professional learning for staff and faculty.
• Leads the staff in functioning as a cohesive group.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of and adherence to all School Board policies relating to the collection and expenditure of funds.
• Conducts a systematic budget development process.
• Exercises planning skills for self, others, and student scheduling.
• Demonstrates punctuality by meeting deadlines.
• Involves others in the development of the School Support Plan and makes necessary modifications, and assesses progress towards objectives
• Leads and supports the School Quality process as a primary driver to improve practices and outcomes
• Knows the community and provides clear and effective oral and written communication
• Is accessible to school and community members.
• Provides supervision for after school program and other special activities as necessary
• Serves as fiscal manager of all funds and financial auditing
• Uses building management skills to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment for staff…