Academic Principal; High School

Position: Academic Principal (High School)
Academic Principal  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 Principals.
Organizational Structure:
High School Principal ? Campus Principal ? Academic Principal and Deans

Location:

ACHS King Street and Minnie Howard Campuses

Qualifications:

Education:

A Master's degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, A Doctorate Degree Preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Post Graduate License, with the add-on endorsement in Administration & Supervision PreK-12. Candidates must have an "Active Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, or eligible to submit and complete VDOE licensure application for an Administration and Supervision endorsement upon hire. Please note that the Administration & Supervision endorsement is not a stand alone endorsement.

Experience:

Minimum five years of grades 912 school division experience demonstrating the competencies below.
Key

Competencies:

Student-Centered:  Believes all students can flourish regardless of background or pathway
Equity & Cultural

Competency:

Builds inclusive environments that honor diverse backgrounds; 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; uses results 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; 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.

Essential Functions:

Instructional Leadership
Executes the High School Principal's instructional vision; supports teachers in translating school-wide goals into classroom practice
Conducts frequent classroom observations with actionable feedback and accountability for follow-through
Conducts formal and informal teacher evaluations per ACPS frameworks; uses results to guide professional development plans and personnel recommendations
Champions HQIM implementation across all content areas; 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; monitors implementation of goals, including on-time graduation, credit attainment, and special population outcomes
Develops emerging teacher leaders through goal setting, coaching, and structured feedback
Provides instructional oversight for all student populations, including EL, SPED, AP, Dual Enrollment, 9th grade, and transfer students
Academy Development & Events
Partners with Academy Leads to develop and continuously improve academy programming aligned to the school's instructional vision
Plans and facilitates academy meetings and events with clear agendas, structured facilitation, and documented follow-through
Coaches Academy Leads and monitors progress toward academy instructional and programmatic goals
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