Assistant Principal

The Assistant Principal is a key leader within Saint Joseph Catholic School, a Catholic school serving students from junior kindergarten through 8th grade.
This role supports the Principal in fostering a Christ-centered learning environment, ensuring academic excellence, and promoting the holistic development of students in alignment with Catholic values and teachings.
Key Responsibilities
1. Faith and Mission Leadership

• Actively promotes and upholds the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
• Encourages faculty, staff, and students to integrate faith into learning and daily activities.
• Supports liturgical celebrations, prayer services, and religious instruction in collaboration with the school’s chaplain and religion teachers.
• Fosters a school culture that embodies Gospel values, service, and ethical leadership.

2. Academic Leadership & Curriculum Support

• Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and instructional strategies to ensure academic excellence.
• Provides support to teachers in lesson planning, instructional techniques, and classroom management.
• Analyzes student data to identify learning trends and improve educational outcomes.
• Oversees standardized testing administration and data interpretation.
• Supports professional development initiatives and continuous improvement for faculty.

3. Student Discipline & Well-Being

• Implements and enforces student behavior policies in alignment with the school’s Catholic values.
• Provides restorative discipline, counseling, and mediation to foster student growth.
• Oversees student attendance and addresses truancy concerns.
• Works with parents, teachers, and counselors to support students’ social-emotional needs.
• Promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

4. Faculty & Staff Supervision

• Assists in the hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
• Observes classroom instruction and provides feedback for professional growth.
• Supports a collaborative, collegial faculty culture that prioritizes student success.
• Facilitates faculty meetings and contributes to the development of school policies.

5. Administrative & Operational Duties

• Assists in overseeing daily school operations, including scheduling, transportation, and facilities.
• Supports emergency preparedness, crisis management, and school safety initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with diocesan policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Aids in budget planning and resource allocation in collaboration with the Principal and business manager.

6. Parent & Community Engagement

• Builds strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaboration.
• Attends school functions, parent meetings, and community events to promote engagement.
• Supports development and fundraising efforts in partnership with the school administration.

Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church (preferred).

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field.

Valid Virginia teaching license (Administration & Supervision endorsement preferred).

Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in Catholic or private education.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining focus on student-centered leadership.

Experience with curriculum development, student discipline, and faculty mentoring.

Proficiency with educational technology and school management systems.

The Assistant Principal assists in managing daily school operations, supporting faculty and staff, maintaining discipline, and enhancing student achievement.