Anticipated Assistant Principal (2 Positions)

Young World Physical Education; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Madison, Alabama seeks an Assistant Principal to oversee instructional leadership and improve the educational program. Applicants should possess a Master’s degree and administrative certification.

The successful candidate will assist in managing the school's resources and work alongside the principal in various leadership roles. The position requires effective communication and a valid Alabama teacher’s certificate. This full-time position supports over 240 school days annually.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama teacher’s certificate.
• Master’s degree, administrative certification and three years of successful teaching experience.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing effective leadership in planning and developing the instructional program.
• Supervise classroom instruction and manage material resources.
• Communicate policies and regulations clearly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage fiscal resources

Knowledge of modern educational practices

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Administrative certification

Valid Alabama teacher’s certificate

Job description

Anticipated Assistant Principal (2 Positions)

Madison City Schools (AL) Madison City Schools - Madison, Alabama

Job Details

Job ID: 5720698

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Goals: To serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the school, to work with staff, students and community to ensure a high‑quality educational program, and to formulate and accomplish the school mission.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama teacher’s certificate.
• Master’s degree, administrative certification from an accredited college/university and three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal or Appropriate Supervisor

Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §16-22A-5) Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern education and ability to apply them to the needs of the school.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the law as pertaining to schools.
• Knowledge of various evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of state and local policies and procedures.
• Skills in recruitment, selection, induction and assignment of personnel.
• Skills in maintaining effective discipline.
• Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings.
• Ability to evaluate staff effectively.
• Ability to manage fiscal resources.
• Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to meet student needs, deal with student problems and assist with building maintenance problems and school ground monitoring activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists in interpreting and enforcing local, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
• Assists the principal in the personnel function.
• Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources.
• Assists in improving student attendance.
• Assists with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.
• Assists with extracurricular activities as the level assigned.
• Assists with the supervision of classroom instruction.
• Assists with the distribution and accounting of textbooks and instructional supplies.
• Assists with curriculum development and other related matters.
• Prepares such reports as assigned.
• Assists with inspection of the physical plant and grounds and reports maintenance/custodial needs.
• Assists with procedures related to health and safety of staff and students.
• Assumes overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Is on call when necessary to provide proper building security and building maintenance, and to handle emergency situations.
• Assumes other reasonable and equitable job‑related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non‑probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Expected Employment: 240 days (full year)

Evaluation: According to established Board policies and administrative procedures and guidelines.

Salary: According to Madison City Schools Salary Schedule (Salary based on employment for complete year)

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Melissa Mims , Coordinator of Elementary Instruction
• Madison City Schools
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]