About this role
SY 26-27 High School Assistant Principal
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Assistant Principal Department: Heritage High School Salary Grade: Administrative, Schedule 6 FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Heritage High School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 7/1/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Principal serves as an instructional and operational leader who collaborates with the principal to ensure the effective management of the school and the success of all students. This position provides leadership in teaching and learning, school culture and climate, student discipline, staff supervision and development, family and community engagement, and daily school operations. The Assistant Principal promotes a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment while supporting the division's mission, strategic priorities, and continuous improvement efforts. Working in partnership with teachers, staff, students, families, and district leadership, the Assistant Principal uses data-informed decision-making to improve academic achievement, strengthen instructional practices, foster positive relationships, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Principal also serves as a visible instructional leader, modeling professionalism, ethical leadership, equity, and a commitment to excellence in service to students and the school community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist the principal in assigning staff to groups/duties based upon student needs and staff strengths.
• Assist the principal in assuming leadership in the development of grade-level or departmental goals consistent with those of the school division.
• Assist the principal in facilitating all scheduling related to the instructional program. This includes the master schedule, co-curricular activities, test schedule, building utilization, internal school calendar, etc.
• Assist the principal in monitoring the academic progress of students, including analyzing test data and pass/fail rates.
• Assists the principal in monitoring the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• Assist the principal in promoting the application of technology to teaching and assessing related student learning.
• Assist the principal in working with staff and parents to formulate a mission statement and school goals consistent with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school division.
• Assist the principal in planning and implementing effective staff development programs.
• Assist the principal in supervising and evaluating all school personnel, professional and classified, in accordance with present practices and policies.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with the Department of Personnel to select, retain, recognize, and promote personnel.
• Assist the principal in establishing and promoting a positive school climate that fosters cooperative working relationships among staff members, encourages success, communicates high expectations, and recognizes the accomplishments of staff and students.
• Assist the principal in developing and maintaining a high standard of student conduct in order to provide a positive learning environment.
• Assist the principal in communicating all administrative memoranda, division policies and regulations, school rules, etc.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and supervising the use of school facilities and ensure that the school plant and facilities are attractive, clean, safe, and secure.
• Assist the principal in delegating authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Assist the principal in planning, administering, and managing the school budget.
• Assist the principal in demonstrating and applying effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist the principal in providing for the effective and efficient operation of the school and related facilities, including transportation, food services, and equipment.
• Assist the principal in participating in professional growth activities.
• Assist the principal in implementing policies, regulations, and directives of the school division, including timely preparation of reports, lists, and other requested paperwork.
• Assist the principal in working cooperatively with all school employees.
• Assist the principal in working actively with parents and the community to foster positive public relations, including support of civic and community activities/organizations.
• Assist the principal in managing, supporting, and evaluating school/business partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• Valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional License
• Endorsement in Administration and Supervision (PreK–12), or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated instructional leadership experience
• Experience using student achievement data to improve instruction
• Experience working collaboratively with staff, students, families, and the community
• Experience supporting school operations and student discipline
• Leadership experience (e.g., department chair, instructional coach, dean, administrative intern, or teacher leader)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local education laws and policies
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise, coach, and evaluate staff
• Ability to foster a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture
• Proficiency with educational technology and data management systems
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Supervises assigned certified and classified staff.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring, and onboarding employees.
• Observes and evaluates employee performance.
• Addresses performance concerns and supports employee growth.
• Assists with implementing performance improvement plans and corrective actions.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Supervises student behavior and school operations.
• Oversees assigned extracurricular activities and school events.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities in the Principal's absence.
• Performs other supervisory duties as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Travels between school sites and division locations as required.
• Attends division meetings, professional development, conferences, and training sessions.
• Participates in school-sponsored activities, athletic events, and extracurricular programs outside the regular workday as assigned.
• May travel to student-related meetings, community events, or partnership activities.
• Maintains a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to fulfill job responsibilities, if required by the division.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS: OPEN
SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.
DAYS: 260
START DATE: 2026-2027