Assistant Principal - Elementary (PC 1964) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing leadership in creating and managing a safe, supportive and positive learning environment where all students excel and staff is empowered; shares the vision of high performance and collaboration while engaging parents and community partners in the support of student achievement. The Assistant Principal - Elementary Level is a 12-month position, classified as Exempt, and reports to the Principal.

Requirements

Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12 endorsement.
Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of others based on individual strengths and weaknesses, and to guide their professional growth.
Thorough understanding of the change process and demonstrated ability to lead staff in the school improvement process.
Possess extensive knowledge of the curriculum and instructional program including content and methodologies, and the integration of technology into the intermediate level instructional program.
Ability to analyze, interpret and utilize data.
Demonstrated ability to use research-based practices that results in higher student achievement.
Serve as a role model.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years teaching experience.
Knowledge of appropriate level school organizational philosophy.
Evidence of a minimum of three years of successful school-level leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Assists in providing strong leadership for the activities supporting the Manassas City Public Schools educational process to include establishing and maintaining a positive learning climate, scheduling classes to meet student needs, supervising all support services for the school and ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
Assists in the supervision of the school’s teaching process and curriculum design, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
Uses current research to drive dramatic gains in student achievement.
Assists in the evaluation instructional and support personnel based on division evaluation models to ensure the retention of quality personnel.
Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with parents, local community groups, business, industry and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities.
Assists in communicating Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community.
Meets with parents to proactively resolve student problems.
Assists in the orientation of all staff members to the building and the various departments/grade levels and ensures continuing professional development throughout the building.
Assists in the supervision and implementation of specialized education programs offered at the school.
Assists with various athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, music and dramatics programs and school sponsored social events to support maximum student participation.
Consults with division leadership to formulate plans and direction for the overall strategic direction of the school relative to the outlined initiatives.
Attends division meetings as required.
Actively supports the MCPS Strategic Plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.