Secondary Assistant Principal

Job Description

Reports to: Principal

General Definition of Work: To provide assistance to the school principal in the total school program and to ensure a quality education for all students of the high school

• Supervises and evaluates the instructional staff
• Coordinates staff development, curriculum coordination, master schedule development and the development of the Program of Studies
• Assists teachers in implementing learning strategies through frequent classroom observations, teacher conferences, and evaluations
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings as well as other professional meetings called by the principal and/or administrative staff
• Provides educational and instructional leadership which interprets, initiates and implements the goals and objectives of the school division
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by laws, division policy and administrative regulations
• Performs administrative duties which include, but are not limited to, student services, discipline, state and division reporting and selection of personnel
• Is available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the regular instructional day
• Takes responsibility toward the maintenance of a safe, secure and clean building for all students, staff and citizens
• Formulates plans to solicit active involvement of the local community and individuals in supporting the overall goals and objectives of the school division and the high school
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of study
• Assumes leadership in the direction of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Attends such activities and assures a safe and secure environment during such events
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance
• Performs related duties assigned by the principal

License/Endorsements: Postgraduate Professional Certificate and endorsement or eligible to obtain endorsement as a High School Principal

Contract Period: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer