Assistant Principal - Long term Substitute - High School

Job Description:

The Long-Term Substitute Assistant Principal supports the school principal in maintaining a positive school climate and overseeing the instructional program during an extended absence.

Reports to the: Campus Administrator

Location: Alexandria City High School - Minnie Howard Campus

Dates: Now - Until 12/18/2025

Qualifications:

• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education license required with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct teacher observations and provide instructional feedback
• Manage student discipline and behavior intervention systems
• Oversee daily school operations and staff supervision
• Maintain open communication with parents, students, and community stakeholders
• Implement emergency procedures and safety protocols
• Support special populations including EL, SPED, and Advanced Placement programs

School Operations and Learning Environment:

• Acts as the first leadership team contact for student intervention and parent engagement
• Ensures appropriate student supervision (arrivals/departures, attendance, parking lots, lunch periods, changing classes, etc.)
• Helps implement the school's emergency preparedness/crisis response plan(s)
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct with and for staff and students
• Determines next steps for issues that rise above the teacher/grade level/department chair role
• Promotes a safe, efficient, and effective work and learning environment

Parents and Community Engagement:

• Maintains open and effective communications with students, parents, and all school stakeholders in a timely manner
• Serves as a liaison and school representative

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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