Principal - Elementary School

Position Type:

Administrator - Principal/Elementary School Principal

Date Posted:

3/9/2026

Location:

Elementary School

Closing Date:

Open until filled

POSITION INFORMATION:

Location:

To be determined

Supervisor:

Chief of School Leadership

Employment Period:

12 Months

Employment Status:

Full-time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Salary (G-221):

Commensurate with experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision of the Chief of School Leadership, the Principal provides leadership and administration which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance in order to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally.

The candidate must possess the qualities of an exceptional educational leader who can demonstrate the following:

Commitment to the success of all students

Ability to develop, articulate and implement a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community Computer competency and familiarity with emerging technologies and their instructional management applications

Ability to build professional learning communities to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement

Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment

Collaborative approach to leadership with the ability to create a positive environment for students and staff

Create a building culture based on integrity, responsibility, innovation, excellence and professionalism

Collaboration with families and community members and the ability to respond to diverse community interests by mobilizing community resources

Foster teacher professional development and capability to coach and motivate employees

Ability to develop, assess and support effective teaching

Comprehensive knowledge of the most recent developments in curriculum, instruction and the use of data to inform decision making

Effective communication skills and strategies

Innovative thinking that can help achieve the vision and mission of Hampton City Schools

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an Administrative and Supervision K-12 endorsement or Virginia Elementary Principal endorsement.

A minimum of three years of teaching experience and a minimum of three years as a school-based administrator or a related administrative position, preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You may apply anytime before midnight on the closing date. The following information is required to be considered for the position:

External Candidates

Internal Candidates

Resume

Resume

Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of three)

Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of three)

Most recent performance evaluation

Only complete applications will be considered.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a FBI fingerprint check and a Child Protective Services background check. Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; . Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.