Assistant Principal, Washington-Reid Preschool

National Association of Elementary School Principals; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Elementary School Principals is seeking an experienced administrator to assist the principal in providing instructional leadership within an autonomous elementary school setting. The role involves coordinating personnel, supervising student needs, enforcing behavior standards, and supporting after-school activities.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree with an Admin & Supervison PreK-12 endorsement (or a reciprocal out-of-state certificate) and has at least three

Qualifications

• Master's degree required (education leadership preferred).
• Virginia teaching certification with Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement or reciprocal out-of-state certification.
• Minimum of three years of successful, full-time experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• 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 maximize utilization of experience and skills.
• Counsels and confers with students, teachers, and parents.
• Aids in preparation of written reports.
• Participates in school-community interaction.
• Plans and implements building in-service programs and faculty meetings.
• Coordinates the testing program as assigned.
• Assists in curriculum revision and implementation.
• Maintains discipline as assigned by the principal.
• Coordinates extracurricular activities.
• Assists with inventories of equipment, schedule development, bus coordination, fire drill supervision, activity calendars, committee assignments, and coordination with colleges and parent organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

School administration

Curriculum planning

Education

Master's degree

Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement

VA teaching certification (Admin & Supervision) or equivalent

Job description

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 Functions 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

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

At minimum, must hold a master's degree and a Virginia teaching certification with 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. Three years successful, full-time experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor.