Principal

POSTED: September 30, 2026

POSITION TITLE: Principal

SITE: Dr. W. T. Griggs Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SALARY: Per NC State Salary Schedule for Principals

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : 12 Months

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

Must hold or be eligible to hold appropriate NC Licensure from the NC Department of Public Instruction

Minimum of 3 years of school administration experience

Minimum of 3-5 years successful teaching experience

Demonstrated effective leadership, public relations, and administrative skills

Strong instructional background and knowledge of curriculum

Demonstrated effective skills in conflict management resolution

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and community at large

Commitment to high achievement for all students

Positive role model both professionally and personally

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads and supervises the instructional program of the school

Leads and facilitates a participatory process to develop and supervise school goals

Uses data to inform decision making processes

Adheres to ethical standards of the education profession, abiding by laws, policies and procedures that govern the schools and demonstrates high personal ethical standards both inside and outside the school environment

Develops and communicates a shared vision and mission for the school

Develops a strategic plan for improving instruction based on data and using a facilitative process that involves all stakeholders

Defines and disseminates information about school policies and procedures to parents, students, staff, and community

Utilizes financial, human, and time resources in an efficient and effective manner

Ensures faculty and staff evaluations are completed in an efficient and timely manner

Develops and executes processes and systems for budgeting, staffing, problem solving, and communicating expectations

Designs and structures processes that result in community engagement, support, and ownership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND DISPOSITIONS:

Knowledge of current research on teaching, learning, and leadership

Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others

Ability/willingness to work a daily schedule that could demand an extended workday

Behave as a positive role model both professionally and personally

Individuals meeting the qualifications for this position are invited to submit an online application, a letter expressing their interest, résumé, transcripts, three (3) letters of reference (sent by individuals who know applicant’s professional skills), and any other pertinent information to Angela Lasher, Director of Personnel, Currituck County Schools, 2958 Caratoke Highway, Currituck NC 27929. [email protected]

Applications can be found at https://currituck.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx .