High School Asst Principal (Wakefield High)

Arlington Public Schools•Arlington, VA

20h

About The Position

The High School Assistant Principal supports the principal in providing effective school administration and an efficient instructional environment. The role includes administrative, instructional, operational, and community-facing responsibilities, as well as collaboration with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members. The position is at Wakefield High School, and salary is based on the 26/27 Pay Plan (ASA; P-16; $123,429–$216,433).

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia State Board of Education Postgraduate Professional Certificate with an Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
Have at least three years of successful teaching experience, or three years of combined administrative and teaching experience within the past five years.
Have experience working with students, families, and staff from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Know instructional best practices and be able to provide instructional leadership.
Be able to apply relevant skills in a variety of situations with students, parents, staff, and community members.
Have general knowledge of special education procedural requirements.
Know the principles of effective supervision.
Understand adolescents and be able to work productively with them.
Know the role of technology in effective instruction.
Be able to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents as part of an administrative team.
Be able to work effectively with students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Have experience applying school-restructuring research to improve student achievement.
Have a desire to exercise administrative leadership to support optimal student performance.
Have successful experience developing and implementing minority achievement activities.
Have excellent human relations skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Promote an effective and efficient instructional environment through information sharing, conflict resolution, safety, and cooperative and collaborative efforts.
Carry out administrative responsibilities, including budget and fiscal procedures, discipline, and community relations.
Assist with preparing reports, forms, and surveys and maintaining inventory and other records.
Assist with observation, evaluation, and training of faculty and staff.
Assist the principal in coordinating the planning and work of department or grade-level chairs.
Work with the principal and other assistant principals to design and implement programs that benefit and enrich student learning.
Maintain communications and liaisons with parents and the community.
Assist in monitoring student attendance and grading procedures.
Assist in coordinating and supervising operational and support services, including transportation, student activities, fire drills and other emergency procedures, community use of buildings, and building maintenance.
Make recommendations concerning employee hiring and termination.
Plan and supervise special events, including assemblies, parent workshops, staff development, and orientation for students, staff, and parents.
Develop curriculum and/or supervise specific programs.
Assist in supervising security and custodial staff to promote school safety.
Attend professional meetings, workshops, and conferences for professional development.
Participate in special education eligibility, I.E.P. procedure, and student study meetings.
Perform related duties as required or assigned by the principal.