ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL - 223 DAY

IMDiversity; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,506 - 167,852; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Principal, Middle School for a 223-day calendar. This role provides administrative and instructional leadership within a middle school setting and reports to the principal, with oversight of personnel and student-related initiatives.

The position requires collaboration with students, families, and staff, plus responsibilities in curriculum and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and Pupil Personnel or Postgraduate Professional License
• Virginia teaching certification; Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement or reciprocal out-of-state equivalent
• Experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for administration of the school in the absence of the principal
• Assist in planning and carrying out programs of instruction
• Assist in evaluation and assignment of personnel
• Counsel and confer with students, teachers, parents
• Coordinate school and community interaction; participate in building in-service and meetings
• Coordinate testing program; assist curriculum revision and implementation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public relations

School administration

Personnel management

Curriculum development

Educational processes

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Pupil Personnel license

Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement

Job description

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL - 223 DAY
JOB STATUS: OPEN
EFFECTIVE: 2025-26
POSTING NUMBER: 00056170
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: To Be Determined
LOCATION: Prince William County,VA
POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL - 223 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:
PWCS utilizes an eligibility pool model to fill specific school administrative vacancies when they occur. This posting provides an applicant pool for consideration into the PWCS administrative eligibility pool. The screening of applicants is ongoing. 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 middle 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.

Job Description

SALARY:
Grade 16: $106,506 - 167,852 per year (competitive benefits)

DAYS: 223
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Job Code: 000234 Job Title: Assistant Principal, Middle School
FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00017
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.

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:

• 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
• Maintains and is responsible for discipline as assigned by the building principal
• Coordinates a variety of athletic and extracurricular activities
• Maintains 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 year 3 years 5 years 10 years None Some portion Significant portion
Specific
Successful, full-time experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor

1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years None Some portion Significant portion
Specific
In the area or at the level supervised

Certification and License Requirements

Certifications/ Licensures Comments
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.