Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), one of the nation’s largest school divisions, located in the Washington D.C. region, is seeking a dynamic new principal for Justice High School.
Justice High School is an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to deliver the prestigious IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme. This school serves the thriving communities of Alexandria and Falls Church, Virginia. With an enrollment of over 2,100 students, Justice serves a student body that is approximately 60% Latino, 35% English Language Learners (ELL), and 65% of students identified as economically disadvantaged. Students access a number of innovative programs, including the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Program, IB classes, ELL support, college and career readiness support, and a unique partnership with Northern Virginia Community College.
The principal directs and is accountable for the planning, assessment, instructional leadership, human resources, communication, community relations, finance and safety and administrative management required to manage the instructional and special programs, organization, and facilities of the school.
Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in administration and supervision preK-12, plus seven years of progressively more responsible experience in teaching and administration or supervision, with a minimum of three years administrative experience. A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is one of the largest school divisions in the U.S. with 199 schools and centers. FCPS is located in the Washington, DC region and serves a diverse student population of more than 181,000 students in grades pre-K through 12, speaking over 200 languages. FCPS is one of the largest employers in Virginia with nearly 25,000 full-time employees and an operating budget of over $3.5 billion.