Secondary Assistant Principal

Salem City Schools is searching for qualified applicants for Secondary Assistant Principals for the 2025-2026 school year.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work assisting the principal in the coordination, supervision and management of the total school program and operation.  As part of the administrative team, the assistant principal provides leadership in activities and programs as necessary; does related work as required.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal.  This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule, which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities.  The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing, walking, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the school board.  The Middle School Assistant Principal also…..

• Assists in planning, supervising and evaluating the instructional program;
• Participates in the evaluation of teachers as assigned;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates support staff as assigned;
• Participates in the development of a master schedule;
• Attends all Parent Teacher Association and community meetings and related assemblies;
• Participates in child study team meetings;
• Organizes, executes and maintains school attendance program, includes data entry and record keeping;
• Conducts meetings with parents, students and teachers and arranges conferences;
• Enforces standards of discipline, health, safety and general welfare for students; maintains records and reports;
• Oversees preparation of registration guide;
• Supervises and maintains in-school suspension program;
• Maintains and monitors student conduct in bus area, halls, cafeteria, school grounds, athletic areas and on school premises;
• Assists in the preparation of reports, the maintenance of inventories and the distribution of materials, books and equipment;
• Assists with supervision of all extra curricular activities, including trips;
• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal;
• Serves on division-wide, regional and state committees as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs at the middle school; a high degree of oral and written communication skills; outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; a high degree of ability to motivate others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a school principal in Virginia and with considerable teaching experience and other administration/supervisory experience at the middle school level.

Revised January 2014

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Performs difficult professional and intermediate administrative work assisting the principal in the coordination, supervision and management of the total school program and operation.  As part of the administrative team, the assistant principal provides leadership in numerous activities and programs; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the principal.  This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees holding exempt positions often are required to follow a flexible work schedule, which may include working extended hours to meet specific job responsibilities.  The contracted salary covers all hours worked.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires standing, walking, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Assisting the principal in developing and maintaining an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and the philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board.  The High School Assistant Principal also…..

• Assists in planning, supervising and evaluating the instructional program;
• Participates in the evaluation of teachers including formal observations and staff development activities;
• Participates in the development of a master schedule and supervises instructional programs;
• Oversees the preparation of the registration guide;
• Serves as testing coordinator;
• Participates in Child Study Team meetings;
• Maintains school attendance program records, computer entry and reports;
• Enforces standards of discipline, health, safety and general welfare for students; maintains records

      and makes reports;

• Conducts meetings with parents, students and teachers;
• Maintains and monitors student conduct in bus area, halls, cafeteria, common rooms, school grounds, athletic areas and school premises;
• Supervises and maintains in-school detention program;
• Supervises, trains and evaluates support staff as assigned;
• Assists in preparing a variety of reports, maintaining inventories and coordinating the ordering and distribution of materials, books and equipment;
• Monitors and assists with the supervision of extracurricular activities;
• Coordinates various programs and grants as assigned;
• Performs a variety of administrative responsibilities as delegated by the principal;
• May serve as acting principal in the absence of the principal;
• Serves on division, regional and State committees as necessary;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs at the high school; general knowledge of data processing techniques and procedures; a high degree of oral and written communication skills; outstanding leadership and personal characteristics; a high degree of ability to motivate others; a high degree of stamina must be exhibited from past experiences as well as the ability to work with and through others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a postgraduate professional license with an endorsement as a secondary school principal in Virginia and considerable teaching experience and other administrative experience at the high school level.

Revised April 2018

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $79,318 - $119,374