Elementary School Assistant Principal - 26/27 SY
Spotsylvania Co.
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Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year in Fredericksburg, VA. The role supports the principal and staff to maximize student achievement and a positive learning environment.
Requirements include a bachelor's degree and Virginia principal endorsement/licence, plus three years of teaching experience. This is a 12-month contract with potential for additional compensation and excellent benefits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required for the candidate.
- Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with Principal endorsement or provisional.
- Three years of full-time teaching experience, two in the relevant education level.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the school in the principal's absence.
- Coordinate policies, processes, and routines with the principal.
- Interview, hire, train, and evaluate staff; direct work and appraise performance.
- Assist in implementing and evaluating the total instructional program and serve as test coordinator.
Skills
Education
Job description
Spotsylvania County School District *TBD* - Fredericksburg, Virginia Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Job ID: 5520101
Application Deadline: Nov 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined
By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Upon application, please be prepared to upload:
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Copies of Transcripts, Endorsements, and Certifications
- 3 Professional References, with Letters of Recommendation, which attest to your leadership ability
More information about the Administrator Hiring Process can be found on our website.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking Elementary School Assistant Principals to join our growing school division for the 2026-2027 School Year! Working alongside the Principal, Assistant Principals provide leadership and support for the school's staff and students. The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in ensuring a positive learning environment, maximizing student achievement and implementing the total school program.
- Supervises the school when the principal is absent from the building
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- Collaborates with the principal in matters relating to the formulation and execution of school policies, processes, and routines
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Assists the principal in the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the total school instructional program, including serving as the test coordinator for all federal and statewide assessments
- Assists the principal in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of staff
- Promotes good working relationships among staff members
- Supervises and coordinates staff non-primary duty assignments
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement, or provisional endorsement, as a Principal
- Three (3) years of successful, full-time, teaching experience; two (2) in the level of education for which considered
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best every day. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment may be offered as a 12-Month (243 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually.Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.
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Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.
Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.
Position Type: Contract
Salary: $113,612 to $134,443 Per Year
Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head
- Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Holly Boone , Director of Human Resources
- Email: hboone@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
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