Title: Assistant Principal: Greensville Correctional Center #ED002

Hiring Range: $54,359 - $89,148

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position supports the Department of Corrections’ Division of Education in providing appropriate educational opportunities that enable youth and adults committed to correctional facilities to integrate successfully into the community as contributing productive citizens.

Under the direction of the supervising Principal for Greensville Correctional Center schools, the Assistant Principal assists in providing educational leadership, supervision, and guidance to facilitate cost effective quality educational programs in compliance with the standards of the Department of Correctional Education’s policies and procedures.

This position may require the selected candidate to work alternate work schedules as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a valid Virginia Teaching Certificate. A Master’s Degree in Education with an endorsement in Educational Administration and Supervision is required. Several years of teaching experience is required. Experience working with multi-discipline educational programs is required. Experience with the current educational theory and practices; Experience in educational administration relating to regular and special education; school law; and school finance. Experience of planning, supervising, and evaluating educational & Library programs. Experience in leading and directing a complex educational facility.

Knowledge of current educational theory and practices. Knowledge of educational administration; general knowledge of state and federal guidelines relating to regular and special education; school law; and school finance. Demonstrated ability to plan, supervise and evaluate educational & Library programs. Effective oral and written communication skill and the willingness to accept and ability to collaborate with and manage people effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a complex educational facility. Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software.

Note: Successful candidates are responsible for any renewal points to maintain a teaching license under the guidelines of Virginia Department of Education to comply with the requirements for continued employment in this position. If seeking reciprocity from another state, candidates must submit all documentation for a Virginia Teaching License within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within a year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience working in correctional education or other alternative setting is preferred. Experience in performance management is preferred. Considerable educational administration and/or teaching experience in a correctional environment or alternative setting. Knowledge of correctional education or other alternative setting is preferred. Knowledge and ability in performance management is preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (434) 602-3416

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.