Elementary School Principal LCES

POSTING NUMBER: 153October 15, 2026ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

POSITION: Principal, Leading Creek Elementary School

DESCRIPTION: The school principal is the chief administrator responsible for the operations, management, and leadership of the school, overseeing staff, curriculum, and student well-being to ensure a positive and effective learning environment. Key duties include managing resources, evaluating teachers, counseling students, developing school-wide goals, and maintaining communication with teachers, students, parents, and the community.

• Elementary Principal's Certification, PK-5,
• Evaluation Training as per WV Code 18a-2-12(g) (Already trained)
• Prior, successful, experience as elementary principal, preferred
• Ability to provide instructional leadership and expertise in PK-5 curriculum,
• Technological competence to enhance instruction and school management,
• Ability to involve students, parents, and the community in the educational program,
• Ability to develop school/community relations, business partnerships and other public service activities.
• Knowledge of strategic planning for continuing improvement
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Programs
• Knowledge/skills to utilize WVEIS 2.0
• Knowledge of current student discipline and attendance requirements
• Knowledge of student enrollment procedures; school scheduling; substitute management processes
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As per WV School Code 18a-2-9
• SALARY: Commensurate with Certification and Experience and County Supplement for Position
• FUNDING: General Account
• TERM: 210 Days (Prorated for the 2026-2027 School Year)
• AVAILABLE: Upon notification of Board action
• APPLICATIONS DUE: October 21, 2026
• INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD CONTACT: Melissa Mace, Personnel Director

As required by federal laws and regulations, the Lewis County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age and national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to Lori Woods, Title IX Coordinators, Lewis County Board of Education, 322 E.S.