Executive Principal (Alternative Education)(School Year 2025-2026)

The Executive Principal of Alternative Education supports school and program principals in the development of effective school and program operations, improvement plans, and annual goal-setting and monitors the progress of these objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists the Director in supporting and monitoring all school and program operations.
• Guides principals on the implementation and discipline policies in high school, including analyzing discipline disproportionality data and equitable practices.
• Keeps teachers and administrators abreast of educational trends and programs.
• Assists the Director in analyzing enrollment projections, recommending staffing, assigning contingency staffing, and monitoring differentiated staffing plans.
• Assists the Director in gathering information related to parent and community concerns about school and program operations and responds to these inquiries.
• Collaborates with the Office of School Administration and/or the Office of Human Resources and Talent Development to investigate and/or address school and program community inquiries or complaints.
• Coaches, supports and evaluates the school or program principals as they provide management and leadership for their schools such that each school aligns with the LCPS mission and goals.
• Assist the Director in preparing for and conducting meetings and professional development activities for school principals and programs, assistant principals, and deans.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. 

     Education         

     Master’s degree

     Experience

     Five years of progressive overall education experience in teaching, supervision, administration, with a minimum of three years focused on school administration

     Licenses and Certifications

    Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Admin and Supervision PreK-12

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes, regulations, and rules relating to instruction, curriculum, student learning and ability to advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
• Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
• Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with administrators and teachers