What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Assistant Principal - 25/26 SY position at Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
*By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2025-2026 School Year. Upon application, please be prepared to upload:
- Current Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Copies of Transcripts, Endorsements, and Certifications
- 3 Professional References who can attest to your leadership ability
More information about the Administrator Hiring Process can be found on our website in the coming weeks.*
Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking High School Assistant Principals to join our growing school division for the 2025-2026 School Year! Working alongside the Principal, Assistant Principals provide leadership and support for the school's staff and students. The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in ensuring a positive learning environment, maximizing student achievement and implementing the total school program.
Essential Job Functions:
- Supervises the school when the principal is absent from the building
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
- Collaborates with the principal in matters relating to the formulation and execution of school policies, processes, and routines
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Assists the principal in the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the total school instructional program, including serving as the test coordinator for all federal and statewide assessments
- Assists the principal in the selection, assignment, orientation, and evaluation of staff
- Promotes good working relationships among staff members
- Supervises and coordinates staff non-primary duty assignments
Click here to read the full Job Description for this role.
Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement, or provisional endorsement, as a Principal
- Three (3) years of successful, full-time, teaching experience; two (2) in the level of education for which considered
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best every day. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a 12-Month (243 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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