Job Title: Assistant Principal, Secondary                    Supervisor: Principal

Job Classification: Exempt Contract 

 

Job Summary
Position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the planning, organization, administration, and
management of an assigned secondary school. Position assists with supervision of staff, creating a safe
environment, monitoring instruction and other duties associated with the successful operation of a secondary
school.

 

Essential Duties
1. Assists the secondary school principal in the general administration of the school.
2. Assists with interpreting and enforcing all school board policies and administrative regulations.
3. Assists in establishing the school’s student discipline plan and the school’s plan for ensuring a safe and
orderly environment.
4. Assists the school principal in ensuring that the school’s policies and procedures related to student
discipline referrals and discipline action plans meet state, federal, and division requirements.
5. Assists the secondary school principal in the supervision and performance evaluation of staff assigned to the
school.
6. Assists in collecting and reviewing data regarding the school’s performance and in planning with the
principal for continued improvement.
7. Assists in the child study and eligibility process.
8. Performs classroom observations and conferences with teachers to improve the instructional program.
9. Coordinates the preparation of student discipline review documents as required by School Board policy.
10. Conferences with parents/guardians of students concerning discipline, attendance, behavior, and
student academic performance.
11. Conferences with students referred for violations of the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook,
administers disciplinary action as necessary, and notifies parents/guardians of action taken.
12. Consults with student services personnel to find long term solutions to inappropriate student behavior.
13. Provides professional development for the instructional staff and other assigned personnel regarding
school improvement, classroom management, effective discipline strategies, and other topics of need and
interest at the school.
14. Monitors halls, school grounds, and pupil movement to ensure a smart, safe environment at the
assigned school.
15. Attends and supervises after-school, evening, and weekend school sponsored events and activities as
assigned.
16. Seeks ways to develop and sustain a climate of mutual respect between and among the students and
adults who participate in the school.
17. Prepares related reports and records as required by the school division, local, state, or federal
government.

Other Duties
1. Stays informed of developments and research pertaining to safe, smart schools.
2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in
administration and supervision. Must possess at least three years of successful experience as a teacher with
some experience at the secondary school level. Must demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and
effective disciplinary strategies and techniques. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues,
principles, and practices in public school secondary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of
a school. Must possess the ability to assist with leading and managing an effective secondary school. Must
possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.
The Assistant Principal, Secondary will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other
related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.