Assistant Principal

Job Overview

The Lorain County Joint Vocational School District (JVS) is a public high school providing career‑technical training and academic courses for high school students (grades 9–12). The Adult Career Center offers training and educational opportunities for adults.

Reports To: High School Principal

Start Date: Aug 1, 2026

Salary: Appropriate step on Administrative Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education

Benefits: Hospitalization, dental, vision, prescription, and term life insurance; up to three approved personal leave days per year; sick leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional development opportunities.

Work Week/Year: 220 Day Work Year as per Board‑adopted calendar

• Five or more years verified successful teaching experience, preferably in a career and technical field or environments
• Earned Master’s Degree or higher
• 7‑12 Principal’s Licensure and/or appropriate State of Ohio certification/licensure as required for this position
• Successful secondary teaching and building administration experience
• Knowledge of Ohio School Law
• Proven ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Willingness to work with local business and industry to develop contacts for training programs
• Able and willing to obtain a van driving permit and able to pass a criminal background check
• Prior experience supervising students both in and out of the classroom
• Excellent understanding of career and technical programming
• Exemplary organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to actively participate in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’S)
• Effective, active listening skills
• Proven understanding of current teaching methods and strategies
• Excellent public relations skills
• Team player, willingness to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent understanding of technology and how it can be successfully used to enhance the teaching/learning process
• Experience working with teachers, parents/guardians, and students in difficult situations
• Experience with the budgetary process as it relates to school finance
• Working knowledge of special education procedures as defined by the Ohio model
• Past experience working with special‑needs students
• Experience working in an environment where progressive student disciplinary strategies were used
• Willingness to work varied shifts, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work effectively with others

• Verifiable experience with the supervision and evaluation of classroom teachers and instructional aides
• Prior experience in a career‑tech leadership/management role
• Proven experience working directly with a wide variety of career‑tech programs
• Building administration experience

• Supervise, evaluate, and work closely with the high school and adult education staff
• Responsible for student discipline
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• Assist in the selection, retention, and promotion of certified and non‑certified personnel
• Prepare all reports and maintain such records as required by school law
• Direct and coordinate the classified staff assigned to the high school and adult career center
• Assist with the development of the Student Handbook
• Assist with directing the activities of school staff members
• Implement and monitor all Board policies and regulations

The Lorain County Joint Vocational School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups.