Assistant Principal - Hartwood High School- 2026-2027

Job Title: Assistant Principal - High

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: U290

Work Calendar: All 12 Month Employee

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Principal, this position assists in the development and implementation of the total school program. This position may serve as primary administrator in the absence or disability of the principal by assuming responsibility for instructional leadership and effective school management.

Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Maintain daily school functions

• Assists in the supervision of the daily use of the school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes.
• Assists in establishing a plan for the improvement of instruction, school philosophy, and school policies within District guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and effectively implements the School Board’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for tracking referrals, follow-ups, evaluations, determinations, IEP meetings and reevaluations.
• Assists in planning and supervision of emergency preparedness program, including fire drills, according to state law and division regulations.
• Updates the Crisis Plan and keeps open communication with staff as well as the Office of Safety and Security.
• Assists with supervision and evaluation of all licensed and service personnel.
• Meets and confers with: staff, committees, grade level chairpersons, individual students, parents, and central office personnel.
• Assists in providing for the safe arrival and departure of students.
• Assists in the coordination of curriculum related activities and programs.
• Assists in the maintenance of a healthy school environment.
• Assists the principal in the selection, assignment, and orientation of staff.
• Schedules and conducts interviews to ensure the school is fully staffed.
• Coordinates the assignments of and assists with the supervision of student teachers, aides, and volunteers.
• Assists the Principal with the budget and procurement process.
• Assists in the supervision of co-curricular and athletic activities.
• Approves the master teaching schedule, coordinate the scheduling process and make necessary assignments.
• Reviews and adds written job descriptions for all school staff as needed.
• Provides assistance in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Provides assistance as warranted in emergency situations.
  
  

Serve as representative for school and division committees

• Serves as designee for all IEP, 504 and Student Education Committee (SEC) meetings
• Attends grade level meetings to support Professional Learning Communities.
• Serves as chairperson of the Child Study and Multidisciplinary team, assisting teachers with making referrals and implementing interventions while ensuring that all special education staff and special education committees follow federal, state, and local special education procedures.
• Attends school-sponsored activities.
• Coordinates with Mental Health, Health, Teachers, and Parents along with other support staff concerning health, dental, nutritional, mental health, disability and safety needs of children and all other facets of operation that should be handled jointly.
  
  

Provide monthly reports

• Prepares and submits accurate monthly reports to the Policy Council and Supervisor of Head Start; and continues ongoing monitoring, throughout the year, to ensure all student data is up to date.
• Writes grants and grant reports and assists in fiscal monitoring. Assists with the completion of inventories of all property under his/her jurisdiction and for the security, accountability, and distribution of that property, e.g., textbooks, computer technology, lockers, etc.
  
  

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Three (3) years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher, supervisor or administrator.
• Must hold the Postgraduate Professional Certificate with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.
• Master scheduling experience preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge
• Public school administration expectations and support activities
• Virginia instructional standards for grades 9-12, and best practices for ensuring student success in multiple learning environments
• State and federal laws, regulations, and rules related to public school administration, including budget management and data confidentiality
• Abilities
• Manage time and tasks effectively
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the broader community through written and oral communication
• Deescalate conflicts among students and staff to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Lead a diverse team to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Accept and address feedback in an appropriate manner
• Adapt to change and maintain flexibility
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, with low/moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.