Assistant Principal, Elementary

NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS  

Position Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assists in the coordination, supervision, and management of the school program and operations. This role supports instructional leadership, staff development, student achievement, and school-wide initiatives to ensure a safe, productive, and collaborative learning environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: 
• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.
• Eligibility for Virginia Postgraduate License with the appropriate administration endorsement.
• Preferred
• Extensive administrative and educational experience.
• Experience in teaching and school administration.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements; however, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

• Serve as an assistant to the Principal, providing leadership and direction to teachers and support staff.
• Act as an instructional leader by reviewing and analyzing data to guide school efforts toward high academic performance for all students.
• Interpret and communicate School Board policies, procedures, and guidelines to staff, parents, and the community.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and division policies, particularly in programs for academically talented students and special education.
• Assist in the management of extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and academic clubs.
• Support the Principal in staffing decisions, recruitment, selection, and assignment of school personnel in collaboration with the Director of Instruction and Director of Human Resources.
• Assist with school budget preparation, monitoring, and management of activity fund accounts.
• Represent the school at meetings, conferences, hearings, and public forums; gather and respond to parent and community input.
• Support transformation of school culture into a collaborative, results-oriented learning community.
• Assess student learning and assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet group and individual needs.
• Ensure implementation of the approved Nottoway County Public Schools curriculum.
• Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services; conduct safety inspections and drills as needed.
• Maintain student discipline and support a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Work with parents, faculty, and student groups to advance educational objectives.
• Identify students’ special needs and coordinate support with system specialists.
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the Principal.
• Guide teachers in evaluating methods, materials, and classroom management techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to apply regulations, policies, and procedures effectively.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, and administering school operations.
• Proven decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of instructional program planning, child development, school operations, and related federal and state regulations.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and results-oriented professional learning environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone and to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; to hear, understand speech, and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, crawl, walk, push, pull, and reach overhead. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Transcripts - Applicants must provide both undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable with the application.
• References - Applicants must submit two (2) written references; references should be from a current or previous supervisor. References from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history. Applicants may use the Nottoway County Public Schools reference form that is incorporated in the online application or a signed, dated letter of reference.
• Teacher Assessment Scores (e.g., Praxis II, etc.)
• Copy of Teaching License
• Complete Application Package - Applicants applying online may upload documents into the on-line application. Completed applications not submitted online may be hand- delivered to the Nottoway County School Board Office, located at 10321 East Colonial Trail Hwy, Crewe VA or mailed to the care of Melissa Chamberlain, PO Box 47, Nottoway VA 23955.
• Successful outcomes of the following background investigations/tests are required before any offer of employment can be finalized:
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license. 
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Nottoway County Public Schools (NCPS) assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. NCPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities; and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies.