Assistant Principal - Elementary (JAES) (11-month)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Principal (Elementary) to work with the Head Principal at John Adams Elementary School. The role focuses on leading instructional programs, dual language models, EL services, and inclusive practices within an 11-month administration position.

The candidate will align curriculum with division regulations, supervise staff, develop schedules and budgets, and promote a positive, multilingual learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree in related field required.
• Virginia Postgraduate License with Administration & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement or eligible to obtain upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal with selecting, orienting, and evaluating staff.
• Develop, supervise and evaluate instructional programs, including dual language and EL services.
• Prepare the school budget and master schedule in a dual language model.
• Formulate and implement professional development activities.
• Interpret and enforce Board policies and school mission/goals.
• Oversee facilities, custodians and student welfare.
• Contribute to a positive learning climate and school community.
• Support efficient and effective work environment for staff.

Skills

Staff management

Curriculum design

Dual language programming

EL programming

Inclusion models

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Principal (Elementary) assists the School's Head Principal in leading the instructional program and ensures its alignment with division regulations for curriculum design and assessment. Provides and promotes a state-of-the-art curriculum and superior instructional delivery for the success of all students. This position is an Adminstration, 11-month position, reporting to the School's Head Principal.

Location: John Adams Elementary School

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree, A Master's degree in related field is required.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching PostGraduate License, with the add-on endorsement in Administration & Supervision PreK-12, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate endorsement upon hiring. Please note that the Administration & Supervision endorsement is not a stand alone endorsement, and one must already have an established VA License with a subject based endorsement, before obtaining this endorsement.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three years of successful experience as a teacher and/or administrator.
  • Experience in elementary curriculum and instruction, including dual language programming, programs for special education (particularly inclusion models), EL programming, and advanced academic services.
  • A performance record that demonstrates high integrity, vision, innovation, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to diverse, multilingual schools.

Essential Functions

The candidate for this position assists the principal with:

• Selecting, assigning, orienting and evaluating staff.
• Developing, supervising and evaluating the school's instructional programs, including dual language, specialized instruction, EL services, and advanced academic services.
• Preparing of the school budget and the master schedule in a dual language model.
• Formulating and implementing professional development activities.
• Interpreting and enforcing Board policies and regulations as well as school mission and goals.
• Supervising the use and maintenance of facilities and evaluating custodians.
• Supervising and coordinating student discipline and welfare.
• Contributing to the school mission and goals for the purpose of providing a positive learning climate and supportive community environment.
• Assists the principal with such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Compensation

Placement on the Administrator LAS-CP (215) grade, determined by The ACPS Licensed Administrator Salary Scale

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.