ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY - 223 DAY

IMDiversity; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Dumfries, VA seeks anAssistant Principal, Elementary to provide administrative and instructional leadership in an autonomous elementary school building. The role supports personnel coordination and student services within PWCS guidelines.

The position requires a Master’s degree and Admin & Supervision endorsement, with preference for early childhood experience. 223-day calendar, full-time, salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement.
• Virginia licensure or eligibility for admin/supervision endorsement.
• Experience in educational administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for school administration in the absence of the principal.
• Plans and carries out programs of instruction; coordinates testing.
• Supervises personnel and supports curriculum revision; coordinates after-school activities.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Curriculum

Education

Master's degree

Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement

Job description

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY - 223 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2026-27
POSTING NUMBER: 00060259
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Washington Reid Preschool
LOCATION: Dumfries,VA
POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY - 223 DAY
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
This position will remain open until filled. The first screening of applications will take place at 8 a.m. on September 10, 2026. Applications received after that date may be reviewed and considered as they are received. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position may assist the principal in providing administrative and instructional leadership within a generally autonomous elementary school building for the maximum educational nurture of all students. This position may include coordination of all personnel connected with the school and school system. This position may assist in supervising and monitoring student needs and enforcing the Code of Behavior. The position may assist in supervising after school and evening activities. Early childhood experience, preferred.

Salary

Grade 15 Salary Range: $95,413 - $154,665 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Days

DAYS: 223

FULL TIME/PART TIME

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Assistant Principal, Elementary

Job Code: 000230 Job Title: Assistant Principal, Elementary

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00016

Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: D - 223 Admin

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position may assist the principal in providing administrative and instructional leadership within a generally autonomous elementary school building for the maximum educational nurture of all students. This position may include coordination of all personnel connected with the school and school system. This position may assist in supervising and monitoring student needs and enforcing the “Code of Behavior.” The position may assist in supervising after school and evening activities.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

PWCS requires that each employee

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, “Elevate 2030.”
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities – specific to this job

• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the principal
• Assists in planning and carrying out programs of instruction
• Selects and procures instructional materials
• Assists the principal with the evaluation of personnel
• Assists with the selection and assigning of personnel to ensure the best utilization of their experience and skills
• Counsels and confers with students, teachers, parents
• Aids and assists the principal with preparation of written reports
• Participates in an effective program of school-community interaction
• Assists in the planning and implementation of building in-service programs, grade level meetings and faculty meetings
• Coordinates the testing program as assigned
• Assists in curriculum revision and implementation
• Works to maintain discipline as assigned by the building principal
• Coordinates a variety of extracurricular activities
• Assists with other duties including maintenance of inventories of all school equipment, schedule development, school bus coordination, supervision of fire drill procedure, preparation of activity calendar, preparation of committee assignments, coordination of work will colleges, coordination of parent/school organization requirements, and many others

Other Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned to support the vision and mission of the school.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledgeable of the instructional process, public relations, school finance, school law, personnel management, administration, supervision, curriculum and educational processes.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers and parents

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

Minimum
Master's Degree
Earned a Pupil Personnel or Postgraduate Professional License

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field
1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion
Specific
Successful, full-time experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor

1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion
Specific
In the area or at the level supervised

Certification and License Requirements

State
Required: Virginia teaching certification; Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement.

If a current VA Postgraduate Professional License is not currently held, the candidate must hold a reciprocal out-of-state certification with a comparable Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:
INDOOR: Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.