Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Department: Multiple
Pay Grade: Elementary - A100; Middle - A200; High - A300
FLSA Status: Exempt
Applications must be completed by January 31, 2026 for initial consideration for the 2026-27 School Year. Applications submitted after January 31, 2026 may be considered for any additional opportunities.
Required Documentation (please provide as profile attachments):
Valid administration license
Signed copy of your most recent summative evaluation and administration internship evaluation (if recent or current graduate)
Unofficial transcripts
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs difficult professional and administrative work assisting the school principal in the coordination, supervision, and management of the programs and operation of a high school. Work is performed under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies, and goals of the School Board.
Meets and confers with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Maintains records and files; prepares reports.
Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
Interprets and enforces school and school division policies and regulations.
Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
Proposes schedules of classes and extracurricular activities.
Helps schedule courses, students, and teachers.
Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests.
Requisitions supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducts inventories, maintains records, and checks on receipts for such material.
Assists in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services.
Helps conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
Assists in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body; deals with special cases as necessary.
Serves with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
Maintains a variety of files.
Prepares periodic and special reports as required.
Identifies the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required.
Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
Explains and interprets division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community.
Assists in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of observations, documentations, and follow-up conferences.
Assists teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective lesson plans and classroom preparation.
Assists in the coordination and supervision of guidance services;
Helps supervise curriculum planning; makes studies of curriculum in cooperation with department heads, team leaders, grade-level chairpersons, and central office representatives.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Education Administration or a related field.
At least three years of teaching experience preferred.
Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff, and associates.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Work requires standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity isrequired for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Application Procedure:
Your application will remain active for one calendar year in which you apply. You may update your profile by logging back into the online application system. Include any changes in address or telephone number.
Thank you for your interest in Chesapeake Public Schools. We look forward to receiving your application.
Summary
Required Documentation (please provide as profile attachments):
Valid administration license
Signed copy of your most recent summative evaluation and administration internship evaluation (if recent or current graduate)
Unofficial transcripts
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