Academic Principal; High School

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Academic Principal executes the High School Principal's instructional vision and supports day-to-day operations at Alexandria City High School (ACHS). This role centers on instructional coaching, teacher evaluation, High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation, and department supervision. The Academic Principal partners with the Deans, who lead student behavior and formal discipline, and with Academy Leads on academy programming. Together, the Academic Principal and Deans form the campus leadership team under the Campus Principal.

This is a 12‑month, 240‑day administrator position, reporting to the Campus Principal.

Location:

ACHS King Street and Minnie Howard Campuses

• Education: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field is required; a doctorate degree is preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: An active Virginia Department of Education teaching post‑graduate license with the add‑on endorsement in Administration & Supervision (PreK‑12). Candidates must have an active VDOE license with that endorsement or be eligible to submit and complete the licensure application upon hire.
• Experience: Minimum five years of grades 9–12 school‑division experience demonstrating the competencies below.
• Student-Centered: Believes all students can flourish regardless of background or pathway.
• Equity & Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Builds inclusive environments that honor diverse backgrounds and is committed to equity in a diverse school community.
• Instructional
  
  Coaching:
  
  Delivers high‑quality coaching through frequent observations and actionable feedback that improves teacher practice.
• Teacher Evaluation: Conducts formal and informal evaluations using established frameworks to support growth and inform personnel decisions.
• HQIM: Supports teachers in implementing adopted instructional materials with fidelity across all content areas.
• Curriculum & Assessment: Translates academic standards and assessment expectations into instructional plans and monitors curriculum implementation.
• Department Supervision: Supervises and develops department chairs to ensure alignment with school‑wide instructional priorities.
• Data Analysis, ILTs & PLCs: Facilitates department‑level ILTs and PLCs; uses data to monitor progress, identify gaps, and drive instructional decisions.
• Student Support Coordination: Partners with Deans and the School Support Team to connect behavior intervention to instructional support.
• Recruitment & Hiring: Identifies and attracts high‑quality, diverse candidates aligned to the school’s instructional vision.
• Master Schedule & Program of Studies: Supports the Director of Counseling in developing the master schedule and annual Program of Studies, ensuring alignment with student pathways, graduation requirements, and academy structure.
• Relationship Building: Cultivates productive relationships with students, staff, families, Academy Leads, and campus leadership peers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Executes the High School Principal’s instructional vision and supports teachers in translating school‑wide goals into classroom practice.
• Conducts frequent classroom observations with actionable feedback and follows up to ensure accountability.
• Conducts formal and informal teacher evaluations per ACPS frameworks, using results to guide professional development and personnel recommendations.
• Champions HQIM implementation across all content areas and coaches teachers on fidelity and differentiation for diverse learners.
• Supervises department chairs through coaching, goal setting, and feedback tied to teacher growth and student outcomes.
• Monitors and facilitates department‑level ILTs and PLCs to ensure purposeful, data‑driven collaboration aligned to school improvement goals.
• Designs or coordinates professional development tied to HQIM, instructional best practices, and differentiation.
• Participates in the SIP process and monitors implementation of goals, including on‑time graduation, credit attainment, and special population outcomes.
• Develops emerging teacher leaders through goal setting,…