Lithonia Adventist Academy (K-8) is seeking a dynamic, Christ-centered educational leader to serve as Principal only.  LAA is a fantastic school.  Located in beautiful Stonecrest, GA about 30 minutes outside of historic Atlanta, GA. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing Seventh-day Adventist school committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and whole-child development within an extremely supportive board, church and conference community.  LAA has 75 student-scholars and each of the 5 full-time teacher teaches two self contained grades or team teaches.  You will love the pastor and friendly church, as well as the roll-up your sleeves school board.  Here's what the principal  candidate will be expected to facilitate:

• Lead a Christ-centered learning environment that fosters faith, character, and academic achievement
• Provide instructional leadership, staff supervision, and professional growth support
• Oversee daily school operations, enrollment growth, and school improvement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with the school board, pastor, parents, and conference leadership
• Ensure compliance with NAD, Southern Union, and South Atlantic Conference policies and accreditation standards
• Coordinate moving forward the strong strategic plan.

• Active member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• NAD Professional or Administrator Certification (preferred) or State certification
• 3–5 years of successful experience in teaching and/or visionary school leadership
• Strong commitment to Adventist philosophy of education and student spiritual growth
• US citizen; SACOE does not participate in sponsorship.
• Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and the name and phone number of three professional references to the South Atlantic Conference Office of Education. - j Kim M, Gaiter, kgaiter@sacsda.and Sharlene Thomas, Assistant Superintendent, sthomas@sacsda.org.  Use the tagline LAA Principal Position