Assistant Principal High School - General

General Responsibilities

The position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the coordination, supervision and management of the school program and operation.

• Assist the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with State and Federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board; meeting and conferring with students, parents, faculty and staff; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.
• Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school; interpret and enforce school and school division policies and regulations.
• Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results‑oriented collaborative learning community.
• Ensure implementation of the Virginia Beach Public Schools approved curriculum and the development of 21st century skills with all students.
• Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local special education program.
• Assist the principal in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
• Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities, help schedule courses, students and teachers.
• Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests.
• Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check on receipts for such material.
• Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services; help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assist in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, deal with special cases as necessary.
• Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required.
• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required.
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
• Explain and interpret division‑wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentations, and follow‑up conferences.
• Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of guidance services.
• Perform related work as required.

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school; skill in oral and written communications; ability to motivate others to reach their fullest potential; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, parents, students, teachers, support staff and associates.

Required:

Master’s Degree in education administration, three (3) completed years of successful teaching experience, and an endorsement in Administration and Supervision, PreK‑12.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely.

Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Salary range: $89,175 - $130,076.

Salary will be based on job‑related creditable years of full‑time, verified work experience. Entry‑level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate’s current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full‑time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U22.

Start date:

2026‑2027 School Year.