Assistant Principal
About the role
The Assistant Principal serves as a key member of the school leadership team and supports the Principal in providing effective instructional, programmatic, and operational leadership for the school. Working in close partnership with the Principal, the Assistant Principal helps ensure the consistent implementation of high-quality educational and behavioral programming, effective staff performance, a safe and supportive school environment, and compliance with organizational, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Principal provides visible, hands-on leadership throughout the school and plays a significant role in the daily supervision, coaching, and accountability of staff; implementation of instructional and behavioral expectations; student support; school safety; and day-to-day operations. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with organizational leadership and support teams, including program supervisors, coordinators, and other subject-matter experts, to promote consistency, continuous improvement, and positive student outcomes. In the absence of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assumes responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school. The Assistant Principal supervises assigned staff as designated by the Principal and may assume broader supervisory and operational responsibilities in the Principal's absence. Please note: This role requires driving, therefore a "clean driving record" is critical.
Responsibilities
- Conducts classroom walkthroughs, observations, and other monitoring activities as assigned and provides timely, actionable feedback to staff.
- Participates in regular data review and problem-solving processes with the Principal and appropriate organizational leadership and support teams.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned staff and supports the Principal in maintaining clear expectations for employee performance, attendance, professional conduct, and accountability.
- Participates in employee onboarding, coaching, observations, evaluations, performance improvement, and corrective action processes as assigned.
- Assists with identifying staff development needs and supports the implementation and follow-through of training and professional development.
- Provides leadership during behavioral crises, emergencies, and other significant school incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supports compliance with VDOE regulations, VAISEF accreditation standards, special education regulations, and organizational policies.
- Supports the Principal in maintaining positive relationships with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), families, and other community partners.
- All other duties as assigned.