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Assistant Principal
Albemarle High School
2022-23 School Year
Come Lead the Future with Us
Albemarle County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Assistant Principal at Albemarle High School for the 2022-2023 school year. The start date for this vacancy is July 1, 2022.
Looking to work in a school division where you can make a real impact on students’ lives and receive incredible professional growth opportunities? Then look no further!
Albemarle County Public Schools is committed to providing all students the opportunity to learn from talented, diverse educators who represent the many cultures and experiences of our community. We seek to hire administrators who demonstrate the ability to work with culturally diverse students, staff, and families, who see themselves as lifelong learners – always willing to learn new skills to best meet the ever-changing needs of our students, staff, and school community.
In Albemarle County Public Schools we work to build school communities that share the responsibility to recognize and end racism, eliminate inequitable practices that result in achievement gaps, and support the unique gifts, talents, and interests of every child.
Be sure to check out our website to learn more about our Division and our Schools.
Who We're Looking For:
Highly Effective Administrators are essential to achieving our Mission: Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds. We will know every student.
Our ideal candidates are:
- Innovative, self-reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable of their content, instructional practices, and are lifelong learners, exhibiting strong leadership skills;
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps; and
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model.
Why Work in Our Schools?
Here are just a few reasons why both new and experienced educators choose to join our team:
- Strong instructional support and mentoring from our building administrators, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
- A wide range of professional development opportunities, including our New Teacher Academy and many other learning experiences for new and experienced educators
- Frequent opportunities to meet and collaborate with other school principals to problem-solve and share data on proven best practices;
- Competitive pay and benefits, including health & dental coverage, retirement, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, our BeWell program, discounts on gym memberships, and more.
- The ability to work in a close-knit, supportive community where you can continue to grow as a professional.
Location
Situated around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant and diverse arts, food, and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.
The Application Process
Are you ready to join the ACPS Team and engage our learners in becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society? If so, follow these steps to apply:
STEP 1: Click Apply for this Position at the top right of this page. This will add your application to our administrator candidate database for the 2022-23 School Year.
The following must be submitted as part of your application. Consideration will not be given until all application requirements are submitted.
- Resume
- Letter of Interest/ Cover Letter
- Written response to the following question. Responses must be uploaded to the application at time of submission.
What are the three most important beliefs and/or values you have as a school leader? Share an example that demonstrates each of these beliefs and/or values in your work.
STEP 2: You will receive an email invitation to complete a short online assessment to help us learn more about your strengths as an educator. Instructions will be included in the email you recieve. If you've taken this assessment within the past three years, you do not need to complete it again.
Who May Apply
All applicants must hold (or be eligible by June 30, 2022) a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. Prior administrative experience preferred and a minimum of five years of teaching experience is required.
