Assistant Principal, Elementary

Buffalo Trail Elementary School; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal for Buffalo Trail Elementary School in Aldie, Virginia. The role supports the principal in the total school program, supervision of staff, student conduct, and curricular initiatives.

The position requires a Master's Degree and eligibility for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12; 12-month, 254-day calendar; salary range $111,624 to $179,096; exemption and full-time

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, or similar admin role.
• Postgraduate Professional License with Administration and Supervision PreK-12.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in implementing and evaluating the total school program.
• Coordinate building maintenance and supervise staff.
• Maintain student discipline and supervise co-curricular activities.
• Engage with parents, faculty, and student groups to support school objectives.
• Perform record-keeping as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Instructional supervision

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Assistant Principal, Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971791
Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

The Assistant Principal, Elementary provides assistance to the school Principal as requested in the total school program.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists the Principal in the implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the total school program; in the evaluation of instructional and classified personnel; in the supervision of student conduct and co-curricular activities; in the supervision of the school food service program and transportation; in the departmental budgeting process and the acquisition of supplies and supplementary materials for instructional use; in the coordination of programs and services related to instruction; and in the supervision of the custodial staff
• Coordinates building maintenance
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
• Performs record-keeping functions as the Principal may direct

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

Experience as a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, or equivalent administrative experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to :Principal of the assigned school

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months/Days/Hours :12 months, 254 days, 8 hours

Salary Level : Scale B/Universal - Level 18

Salary Range: $111,624-$179,096

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible :No

Union Designation:Non-Union

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:
Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• SYC-A, GPE-C, DSL-04A
• Email: [e-mail]