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Assistant Principals - All Levels
Anticipated Vacancies
2025-26 School Year
Come Lead the Future with Us
Albemarle County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for anticipated vacancies for Assistant Principals at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for the 2025-2026 school year. Specific locations to be determined.
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 educators who represent the many cultures and experiences of our increasingly diverse community. We seek to hire administrators who demonstrate the ability to work with all students, staff, and families, and who see themselves as lifelong learners.
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 visit our website to learn more about our Division, Strategic Plan, 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, reflective, collaborative, and knowledgeable of school leadership, instructional best practices, and are lifelong learners;
- Passionate about closing equity and achievement gaps; and
- Prepared to engage with our Culturally Responsive Teaching model;
- Committed to actively building relationships with students, families, and staff to provide optimal learning experiences for our students
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 central office administrators, school principals, instructional coaches, learning technology integrators, diversity resource teachers, and equity specialists.
- A wide range of professional development opportunities 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 wellness 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 2025-26 School Year.
The following three items 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
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 receive. 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, 2025) a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. A minimum of five years teaching experience is required.
