Assistant Principal- WES *pending board approval of transfer
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Assistant School Principal
Effective Date: School Year
Immediate Supervisor: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Term: 2 years
Salary: According to the Hancock County Schools salary schedule for professionals, commensurate with experience and degree level.
Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with WV State Code § 1 SA‑2-12 and State Board Policy 5310.
General
Job Description:
Assists in the development and administration of instructional and other programs at the school; supervises and evaluates the work of teaching, clerical, and other staff; consults with parents, community members, and stakeholders; offers guidance to individual students; resolves disciplinary problems; develops policy and procedure and promotes their enforcement; participates in scheduling, requisitioning supplies, record keeping, reporting, and conducting fire drills;
leads meetings and discussions.
Education: Master’s Degree in Education (Education Administration or Educational Leadership preferred). Appropriate valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate. Eligible for a West Virginia Principal's Certificate in respective grades.
Experience: Evidence of successful administrative experience in an approved school.
Proficiency Areas: Staff relations; school community leadership; instructional leadership and educational proficiency; administrative skills including organization, fiscal, public policy, and total quality management.
- This individual is responsible for administering educational and other programs at a middle school; performs related work as required.
- Considerable knowledge of educational principles, practices, methods, techniques, and materials; knowledge of education administration; training, supervision, and data analysis.
- Ability to develop and administer educational programs; supervise the work of others; establish effective working relations; communicate clearly orally and in writing.
- Maintain awareness of changes and developments in the profession through professional journals, meetings, and conferences, and discuss problems of mutual interest.
- Stay informed on Global 21 initiatives and modern curriculum trends to improve education for all achievement levels.
- Implement all federal, state, and county policies and procedures.
- Provide instructional leadership and support within the school building.
- Provide purpose and direction for school and county.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Create a climate conducive to teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate cognitive skills to gather, analyze, and synthesize information to reach goals.
- Organize and delegate to accomplish goals.
- Assist in general supervision of all school activities involving pupils, teachers, and other personnel.
- Implement a system to monitor and report student progress and school-wide discipline programs.
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on discipline, attendance, and grades.
- Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline according to due process for the rights of students.
- Establish and implement a school improvement process.
- Establish positive public and employee communications relations.
- Maintain a safe, orderly, and effective learning climate.
- Evaluate personnel under supervision in accordance with WV Policy 5310 and HCBOE Policy GNC‑P.
- Maintain and improve professional work habits and skills.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the building.
- Perform all or any additional reasonable job-related responsibilities assigned by Superintendent or designee.
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Required for ALL applicants.
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Hancock County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, handicapping condition, or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Hancock County Board of Education, P.O. Box 1300, New Cumberland, WV 26047, phone no.
; or to the Section 504 Coordinator, Hancock County Board of Education, P.O. Box 1300, New Cumberland, WV 26047, phone no. ; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, phone no. ; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, phone no. .
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