Job description
Who We Are
Located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C. in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Berkeley County is the fastest growing county in the state of West Virginia. Our close proximity to D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia makes Berkeley County an exciting place to live & learn.
Berkeley County Schools boasts a diverse population recognized statewide for great success in academics, the arts and athletics. With 4 high schools, 6 middle, 6 intermediate school, 16 elementary schools and a universal Pre-K program, our 32 schools serve a student population of more than 19,250 strong and growing. Our more than 2,000+ employees __ including teachers, principals, office assistants, paraprofessionals, custodians, nutrition services staff, technology staff and administrators __ are committed to limitless learning opportunities and child-centered excellence!
We are looking for individuals passionate in their commitment to maximizing individual student performance. Make the choice to join our team and become a part of a collaborative, responsive culture committed to multiple pathways to grow and shape your career.
- Job Title Interim Assistant Principal
- Job Type Administrative – Assistant Principal
Job Type Description
The Interim Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the performance of the various leadership responsibilities, which are attendant to the successful administration of the school. The specific duties are assigned by the Principal.
Salary Schedule
Berkeley County Schools Teacher Pay Scale based upon degree level and years of experience plus appropriate school assistant principal index.
Specialized Skills
Masters Degree, West Virginia administrative certificate, three years successful teaching experience.
Additional Job Information
See job description below. Current employees must complete a full administrative application. A transfer/internal application is not accepted for this position.
Endorsement Code
0003-Principal Elementary/Junior High School
0012__Elementary/Middle/Junior High School Principal
0015__Principal (PK-AD)
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
POSITION: Assistant Principal
LOCATION: Mill Creek
DIVISION: Administration and Support Services
RESPONSIBILITY: Assist the principal to fulfill his/her responsibilities for
effective administration and organization of the school.
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Principal
- An assistant principal maintains positive work habits by:
- a) Adhering to appropriate safety, hygiene, and health standards and maintaining
safety of work area.
- b) Adhering to schedules; being punctual.
- c) Demonstrating flexibility and adjusting to change.
- d) Adhering to and implementing new responsibilities and assignments.
- e) Working cooperatively with the educational team as well as demonstrating
courtesy and tact in interpersonal relations.
- f) Using good judgment and making sound decisions.
- g) Adhering to all school, county, and state policies and procedures.
- h) Demonstrating dependability.
- i) Understanding and implementing the job description.
- j) Performing additional, reasonable job-related responsibilities assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
- An assistant principal performs duties efficiently and productively by:
- a) Assuming full charge of the school in the absence of the principal, subject to the
same definitions and limitations of responsibility and authority as the principal.
- b) Assisting in the supervision, distribution, and inventory of textbooks and
instructional supplies.
- c) Assisting in the preparation of reports.
- d) Assisting in coordinating ancillary services necessary for the operation of the
These services include, but are not limited to, transportation, support
services, pupil services, health and social services, federal programs, and special
education.
- e) Assisting the staff with student relations, personnel development, community
relations, student discipline, attendance, and the instructional program.
- f) Assisting in the review, selection, and recommendation of equipment and
instructional supplies.
- g) Assisting in conducting needs assessments and making recommendations for
curricular offerings and program innovations.
- h) Assisting in the scheduling of extra-curricular activities, scheduling classes, and
the preparation of student schedules.
- i) Assisting in maintaining discipline and designing alternative methods of discipline for both instructional and ancillary staff.
- j) Assisting in providing for teacher accountability systems which might include
reviewing lesson plan books, monitoring grades, documenting student progress,
and reviewing homeroom registers, etc.
- k) Assisting in enrollment, orientation, and placement of students.
- l) Assisting in coordinating a county activity calendar and supervising county
contests and competitions.
- m) Assisting in coordinating the state testing program and college entrance
placement activities.
- n) Assisting in supervising school-sponsored activities involving students which
occur during out-of-school days.
- o) Assisting in providing a system of monitoring and documenting student progress
and other statistics, i.e., attendance, drop-out information, etc.
- p) Assisting in the supervision of instruction and evaluation and implementation
of the school’s instructional program.
- q) Assisting in the planning and presentation of staff development programs and
regularly scheduled faculty and instructional meetings.
- r) Assisting in arranging for substitute teachers and provide appropriate orientation
and evaluation of their performance.
III. An assistant principal maintains or upgrades skills by:
a) Working toward self-improvement.
- b) Reacting favorably to constructive criticism.
- c) Attending inservice training and available workshops.
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