2021-2022 Assistant Principal IV - Instruction
Newport News Public Schools
12507 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News , VA 23606

Licensed Administrator - Assistant Principal - High School

Job Number : 3700176669

Start Date :

Open Date : 06/03/2021

Closing Date : 06/13/2021

Job Summary - Position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the planning, organization, administration, and management of an assigned secondary school with emphasis on improving the school's instructional program. Position assists with supervising staff, creating a safe environment, monitoring curriculum, budget development, and other duties associated with the successful operation of a secondary school.
Essential Duties -

1. Assists the secondary school principal in the general administration of the school with emphasis on improving the school's instructional program.
2. Assists with interpreting and enforcing all school board policies and administrative regulations.
3. Assists in developing, administering, and evaluating the secondary school curriculum and instructional programs at the assigned secondary school.
4. Develops the master schedule, and other schedules as requested, in collaboration with the assistant principal for operations.
5. Supervises, organizes, and gives leadership to an Instructional Support Team--composed of the counseling director, lead teachers, and other appropriate personnel--that is responsible for assessing students needs, removing barriers to learning, and articulating and modeling best practices.
6. Implements and coordinates a process for involving staff in designing professional development activities to enhance the faculty's skills in delivering quality work for students.
7. Uses participatory leadership strategies to develop, implement, and continuously improve the school's instructional program designed to promote the engagement of students in quality work.
8. Assists the secondary school principal in the supervision and performance evaluation of staff assigned to the school.
9. Performs classroom observations and conferences with teachers to improve the instructional program.
10. Provides leadership, resources, and support to instructional lead teachers and other teachers to enhance their ability to create quality work for students.
11. Collects data about student learning and involves teachers in analyzing the data and implementing results-oriented instructional planning.
12. Attends and supervises after school, evening, and weekend school-sponsored events and activities as assigned.
13. Directs the implementation of the state and local testing program.
14. Coordinates the distribution and inventory of all textbooks.
15. Assists in the child study and eligibility process.
16. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports and records as assigned by the secondary school principal.
17. Coordinates articulation efforts with feeder schools.
18. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications - Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in administration and supervision. Must possess at least three years of successful experience as a teacher with some experience at the secondary school level. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public secondary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school. Must possess knowledge and effective skills in curriculum development, instructional practices, interpretation of test data, and budget development. Must possess the ability to assist with administering and managing the operation of a secondary school. Must possess the ability to plan and supervise the work of others. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public.

For a complete job description, please visit http://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Asst_Prin_IV_Instruction.pdf.

Reports To : Principal

Duty Days : 245

Months : 12

Hours : 8

Salary Rate Range : Salary commensurate with education and experience

Special Considerations : Paid in accordance with grade 44 on the pay plan.

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The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33, 4-4, and 4-6).