Job Description:

The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in leading the instructional program and ensures its alignment with division regulations for curriculum design and assessment. Provides and promotes a state-of-the-art curriculum and superior instructional delivery for the success of all students.  This position reports to the school Principal.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in related field.

• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required, or eligibility to obtain one, with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.

• Experience:
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a teacher and/or administrator.
• Experience in elementary curriculum and instruction, including programs for special education (particularly inclusion models), ELL, talented and gifted, and compensatory education.
• A performance record that demonstrates high integrity, vision, innovation, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to diverse schools.

Essential Functions:

The candidate for this position assists the principal with:

• Selecting, assigning, orienting and evaluating staff.
• Developing, supervising and evaluating the instructional program.
• Preparing of the school budget and the master schedule.
• Formulating and implementing professional development activities.
• Interpreting and enforcing Board policies and regulations as well as school mission and goals.
• Supervising the use and maintenance of facilities and evaluating custodians.
• Supervising and coordinating student discipline and welfare.
• Contributing to the school mission and goals for the purpose of providing a positive learning climate and supportive community environment.
• Assists the principal with such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

  Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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