SY High School Assistant Principal

SY 26-27 High School Assistant Principal

Lynchburg City Schools – Heritage High School, Lynchburg, Virginia

The Assistant Principal serves as an instructional and operational leader who collaborates with the principal to ensure effective management of the school and the success of all students. This role provides leadership in teaching and learning, school culture and climate, student discipline, staff supervision and development, family and community engagement, and daily school operations while promoting a safe, inclusive, and student‑centered learning environment.

• Assist the principal in assigning staff to groups/duties based upon student needs and staff strengths.
• Assist the principal in assuming leadership in the development of grade‑level or departmental goals consistent with those of the school division.
• Assist the principal in facilitating all scheduling related to the instructional program, including the master schedule, co‑curricular activities, test schedule, building utilization, and internal school calendar.
• Assist the principal in monitoring the academic progress of students, including analyzing test data and pass/fail rates.
• Assist the principal in monitoring the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist the principal in promoting the application of technology to teaching and assessing related student learning.
• Assist the principal in working with staff and parents to formulate a mission statement and school goals consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school division.
• Assist the principal in planning and implementing effective staff development programs.
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating all school personnel, professional and classified, in accordance with present practices and policies.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel to select, retain, recognize, and promote personnel.
• Assist the principal in establishing and promoting a positive school climate that fosters cooperative working relationships among staff members, encourages success, communicates high expectations, and recognizes the accomplishments of staff and students.
• Assist the principal in developing and maintaining a high standard of student conduct to provide a positive learning environment.
• Assist the principal in communicating all administrative memoranda, division policies and regulations, school rules, etc.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and supervising the use of school facilities and ensuring that the school plant and facilities are attractive, clean, safe, and secure.
• Assist the principal in delegating authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and managing the school budget.
• Assist the principal in demonstrating and applying effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Assist the principal in providing for the effective and efficient operation of the school and related facilities, including transportation, food services, and equipment.
• Assist the principal in participating in professional growth activities.
• Assist the principal in implementing policies, regulations, and directives of the school division, including timely preparation of reports, lists, and other requested paperwork.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with all school employees.
• Assist the principal in working actively with parents and the community to foster positive public relations, including support of civic and community activities/organizations.
• Assist the principal in managing, supporting, and evaluating school/business partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and…