Assistant Principal​/Athletic Director SY

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director 205 Days SY 26-27

Morgan County Schools Paw Paw Schools - Paw Paw, West Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5755531

Final date to receive applications: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: West Virginia certification as principal at appropriate level;
Possess experience in meeting and working with the public;
Demonstrates oral/written communication skills;
Have knowledge of West Virginia Laws;
Have knowledge of West Virginia Board of Education policies; and Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 205 days annually, pursuant to WV Code§18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by the MCBOE.

SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Board Policy 5310 and Morgan County Board of Education Policy.

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is the "professional educator who functions as an agent of the county board and has responsibility for the supervision, management and control of a school or schools within the guidelines established by the county board. The principal's major area of responsibility is the general supervision of all schools and all school activities involving students, teachers and other school personnel."

(Pursuant to WV Code§18A=1-1) Therefore, the assistant principal may be involved in any of the functions listed in the job summary of the principal under the direct supervision of the principal or in the absence of the principal.

• Assists in providing leadership of a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff according to policies of the Board of Education and established administrative procedures.
• Assists in providing leadership to the school community in developing and focusing on a shared vision, mission, goals, and continuous school improvement planning consistent with the District vision and goals.
• Possesses knowledge of the principles of site-based shared decision-making and demonstrates ability to facilitate a team atmosphere.
• Possesses current knowledge of school improvement planning and characteristics of effective school operations.
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities.
• Possesses current knowledge of theory and practice in special education programming, including inclusion, discipline, IEP development and implementation and ADA compliance including 504 plans.
• Ensures the effective delivery of an instructional program that meets the needs of all students.
• Assists in providing leadership to the faculty in the ongoing process of evaluating the effectiveness and directing the improvement of educational programming.
• Assists in providing leadership in the analysis of current programs and student achievement results using standards, benchmarks and assessments and the integration of this analysis into curriculum development activities aligned with District/school goals.
• Assists in making administrative decisions in a timely manner and appropriately involves others in the process.
• Responds effectively to and resolves issues that arise in and outside the school environment that effect…