NOTTOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS  

Position Description

General Description

The position is responsible for assisting the school principal in the coordination, supervision and management of the school program and operation.

Essential Job Functions

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Serves as an assistant to the principal.  Provides leadership and direction to the school teachers and support staff.  
• Serves as an instructional leader; reviews and analyzes data to lead the school efforts in achieving high academic performance for all students.
• Interprets School Board policy, procedure and guidelines to parents and public.  Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statute, policy and guidelines related to public schools and in particular the operation of programs for the academically talented and special education. Assists principal in directing full complement of extracurricular programs to include athletic, performing arts, and academic activities.
• Assists the principal in determining staffing needs, recommending staffing changes, and participation in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of the school staff with the Director of Instruction and the Director of Human Resources.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitoring of school and activity fund budgets.
• May represent school at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public forums; gathers citizen and parental input. 
• Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Ensure implementation of the Nottoway County Public Schools approved curriculum.
• Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services; help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the student body.
• Serve, with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required.
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
• Explain and interpret division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community.
• Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of school counseling and guidance services.
• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations; to plan, organize and administer a public school and direct and evaluate a diversified professional staff. Demonstrated abilities in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Considerable knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodologies of school administration; of instructional program planning; of child growth and development, total school operation and group dynamics and of related state and federal regulations.  

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Administration; 
• eligibility for Virginia Postgraduate license with appropriate administrative endorsement; 
• experience in teaching and in school administration; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: 

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Nottoway County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, the administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.  Rev: June 2021