SY 26-27 Assistant Principal - Linkhorne Middle School

Lynchburg City Schools • Lynchburg, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional programs and campus-level operations. Coordinate assigned student activities and services.

Requirements

• Possess a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision Prek-12.
• Must have at least (3) years of successful experience as a teacher.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative experience will enhance an applicant's candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in assigning staff to groups/duties based on student needs and staff strengths.
• Assist the principal in assuming leadership in the development of grade level or departmental goals consistent with those of the school division.
• Assist the principal in facilitating all scheduling relative to the instructional program. This includes master schedule, co-curricular activities, test schedule, building utilization, internal school calendar, etc.
• Assist the principal in monitoring the academic progress of students including analyzing test data and pass/fail rates.
• Assists the principal in monitoring the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist the principal in promoting the application of technology to teaching and assesses related student learning.
• Assist the principal in working with staff and parents to formulate a mission statement and school goals consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school division.
• Assist the principal in planning and implementing effective staff development programs.
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating all school personnel, professional and classified, by present practices and policies.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel to select, retain, recognize, and promote personnel.
• Assist the principal in establishing and promoting a positive school climate that fosters cooperative working relationships among staff members, encourages success, communicates high expectations, and recognizes the accomplishments of staff and students.
• Assist the principal in developing and maintaining a high standard of student conduct to provide a positive learning environment.
• Assist the principal in communicating all administrative memoranda, division policies, and regulations, school rules, etc.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and supervising the use of school facilities and ensures that the school plant and facilities are attractive, clean, safe, and secure.
• Assist the principal in delegating authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and managing the school budget.
• Assist the principal in demonstrating and applying effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist the principal in providing for the effective and efficient operation of the school and related facilities including transportation, food services, and equipment.
• Assist the principal in participating in professional growth activities.
• Assist the principal in implementing policies, regulations, and directives of the school division including timely preparation of reports, lists, and other requested paperwork.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with all school employees.
• Assist the principal in working actively with parents and the community to foster positive public relations to include support of civic and community activities/organizations.
• Assist the principal in managing, supporting, and evaluating school/business partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager