Assistant Principal

Secep•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the principal in implementing and supervising the Agency’s program in the areas of instruction and behavioral programming, communication, and community relations. Additionally, the assistant principal supports the principal in creating and maintaining an effective instructional environment that is safe and welcoming to all students, parents, staff, and other agency stakeholders.

Requirements

Virginia license in administration and supervision.
Master’s degree in education or related field is required.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with students with disabilities.
Must have the physical ability to work effectively with students with challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Prior administrative experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional leadership and assist with the supervision and delivery of assigned programs and/or curricular areas necessary to achieve excellence and continuous improvement consistent with the agency’s vision, mission, and goals.
Effectively employ various processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision-making.
Through collaboration with identified stakeholders, assist the principal in the development and implementation of a school improvement plan, resulting in increased student learning.
Plan, implement, support, and assess instructional programs that enhance teaching and student achievement in the Standards of Learning.
Communicate a clear vision of excellence and continuous improvement that is aligned with the principal’s vision and with the goals of SECEP.
Assist the principal in inducting, supporting, evaluating, and retaining quality instructional and support personnel.
Provide staff development opportunities that are consistent with program evaluation results and school instructional improvement plans.
Identify, analyze, and resolve problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
Maintain effective discipline and foster a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
Effectively coordinate the daily operation of the assigned area of responsibility.
Assist the principal in effectively managing human, material, and financial resources to ensure student learning and to comply with legal mandates.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills to achieve school, community, and agency goals.
Promote effective communication and interpersonal relations with students, parents, staff, community members, and other agency stakeholders.
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and community members to secure necessary resources that support the success of student transition goals.
Exhibit professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
Work in a collegial and collaborative manner with other school personnel and the community to promote and support the vision, mission, and goals of SECEP.
Participate in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that models life-long learning and results in the enhancement of student learning.
Provide service to the profession, the agency, and the community.