Assistant Principal - Accawmacke Elementary School

Accomack County Public Schools; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for Accawmacke Elementary School in Accomac, Virginia. The position supports the principal in day-to-day operations, planning, administration, and management of the school to ensure a safe, productive environment.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree, eligibility for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision, and three years of teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision.
• Three (3) years of successful experience as a teacher; some experience at the elementary school level.

Responsibilities

• Assists the school principal in the general administration of the school.
• Interprets and enforces school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Develops, administers, and evaluates the elementary school curriculum and instructional programs.
• Supervises and monitors student attendance, counseling, assessment, and other student services.
• Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services at the school.
• Counsels students and administers disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Conferences with parents regarding discipline and academic achievement.

Skills

Curriculum development

Budget development

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision

Job description

Assistant Principal - Accawmacke Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934946

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Principal –Accawmacke Elementary School

Contract Length: 260 days (12 months)

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the day-to-day operations of the school, including the planning, organization, administration, and management of the assigned elementary school. The position assists with supervising staff, creating a safe environment, monitoring curriculum, budget development, and other duties associated with the successful operation of an elementary school.

Essential Duties

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Supports the school principal in the general administration of the school.
• Assists with interpreting and enforcing all school board policies and administrative regulations.
• Assists in developing, administering, and evaluating the elementary school curriculum and instructional programs at the assigned school.
• Assists the school principal with supervising and monitoring student attendance, counseling, assessment, and other student services.
• Assists in the child study and eligibility process.
• Assists in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services at the assigned school.
• Counsels students and administers disciplinary action when necessary.
• Conferences with the parents of students on a regular basis concerning discipline, academic achievement, and any other parental concerns.
• Assists with organizing and supervising the after-school tutorial programs.
• Assists the school principal in the supervision and performance evaluation of all staff assigned to the school.
• Performs classroom observations and conferences with teachers to improve the instructional program.
• Assists in the preparation of the master schedule, student schedules, school calendar, and other schedules as requested.
• Assists in preparing and administering the school’s budget and finances.
• Assists in the supervision of, and participates in, evening and weekend school-sponsored activities, athletic events, and special meetings to include Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board meetings, community support meetings, and parent workshops.
• Assists in school safety inspections, safety drill practice activities, and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between the assigned school, the general public, and local community groups to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Assists the school principal with providing staff development activities for the instructional staff and other assigned personnel regarding school security, the Code of Student Conduct, classroom management, effective discipline strategies, and conferencing techniques.
• Assists in developing good community relations and tours, working to create a positive image for the school, and requesting support for students and their families.
• Serves as the principal in the absence of the school principal.
• Monitors halls, lunches, school grounds, student movement, and student interactions to ensure a safe and orderly environment at the assigned school.
• Assists in preparing all required reports, data collection, and records as required by the school division as well as the local, state, or federal government.
• Ensures there are adequate supplies, textbooks, and equipment for the assigned school.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Assists the school principal with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for vacancies within the assigned school.
• Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with professional societies to keep abreast of current developments and research within the profession.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the principal or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision.
• Three (3) years of successful experience as a teacher; some experience at the elementary school level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public elementary school education and the ability to apply them to meet the needs of a school.
• Knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, interpretation of test data, and budget development.
• Ability to assist with administering and managing the operation of an elementary school.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

Duties are usually performed in a school or classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from the school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Assigned Staff

Supervision Received

Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $68,213 to $100,115 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]