Assistant Principal​/Activities Director - AHS

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Assistant Principal / Athletic Director - AHS
Alleghany High School, Covington, Virginia

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Job Details:
Final date to receive applications:
Mar 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time);
Posted:
Feb 18, 2026;
Starting Date:
Immediately

Title: Assistant Principal

Primary Function: Assists in the administration of all aspects of the total school program for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools by providing educational leadership for students and staff consistent with division goals.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement as a Principal or Administration/Supervision K-12.
• Have demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.

Reports To: Building Principal

• Conduct instructional supervision and evaluation including classroom and teaching observations for assigned areas.
• Implement curriculum and educational objectives consistent with goals.
• Advise teachers regarding instruction, classroom management, and student discipline.
• Provide leadership in initiating in-service programs and organizational improvements.
• Provide a climate conducive to effective communications through faculty meetings, committees, and individual conferences.
• Coordinate the use of subject matter specialists, resource teachers, and other resource personnel.
• Assist the principal in coordinating and administering pupil personnel services and maintaining high expectations for daily operations.
• Maintain effective discipline and foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
• Ensure adequate supervision of students.
• Coordinate and supervise student activities and events including before/after school activities, as requested.
• Coordinate services to students such as guidance, health, special education.
• Participate in eligibility meetings.
• Ensure that all staff members keep and submit accurate and up-to-date records, as required.
• Ensure that the Student Code of Ethics and Character Counts Pillars are displayed and emphasized throughout the school.
• Maintain school rules and regulations which conform to the regulations of the School Board of Alleghany County and the State Board of Education.

Additional Responsibilities (continued):

• Assist in school scheduling; assist principals in administering staff personnel procedures.
• Participate in reviewing applications, interviewing, placement, and evaluation of staff as requested; contact substitutes as needed; complete required reports; promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Develop and participate in staff development and in-service training programs; assist in administering financial and building needs of the school.
• Establish building maintenance schedules; maintain inventories of furniture and equipment; supervise use of school facilities by agencies and organizations.
• Discipline and safety: implement a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment; ensure adequate supervision of students.
• Hold regular faculty meetings; maintain effective communication with staff; encourage professional growth and in-service training.
• Maintain sensitivity to individual staff situations; develop an environment conducive to learning.
• Notify superintendent if unable to perform duties and designate a substitute; assign staff to duties necessary for efficient operation.
• Oversee records accuracy and submissions; coordinate with Athletic Director on staffing, supervision, and scheduling of athletic events; coordinate with extracurricular sponsors/coaches on supervision and scheduling.
• Recognize and reward student achievements; communicate with students and parents; maintain and distribute bulletins and communiqués.
• Maintain records of meetings; confer with students and groups; supervise activities and events; manage school facilities for instructional, extracurricular, and community use.
• Analyze data on student achievement; involve community, parents, and volunteers in evaluating the school program.
• Participate in committees as directed by the superintendent; create a supportive learning environment and protect assets and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations; maintain the school handbook and standards of conduct.
• Occasional travel with students on school field trips may be required; expect as-needed supervision duties for school operations.

Terms of Employment: Twelve-month contract, Exempted FLSA status. Salary: $78,073 to $96,727 per year.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Fred Vaughan
• 100 Central Circle
• Low Moor, Virginia 24457
• Phone:
• Email: fvaughan.va.us