Valley Junior High School - Assistant Principal

Certified Position- Assistant Principal - Valley Junior High School

Supervisor: Principal

Job Goals:

• To serve as an instructional and administrative leader of the school and to work with staff,

students and community to formulate and accomplish the school's mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years teaching experience.
• Valid Alabama certification in administration/supervision.
• Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices and trends.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively.
• Ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, including, but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of school law.
• Successful previous experience in maintaining effective discipline.
• Ability to plan and conduct faculty meetings.
• Physical mobility, dexterity, strength and visual acuity to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to solve problems as a productive team member.
• Ability to use and facilitate the use of technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.
• Assists in providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the instructional program.
• Assists the principal in the personnel function (orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, etc.)
• Assists the principal in securing, maintaining and managing material resources.
• Assists in improving student attendance.
• Assists with scheduling and assigning students for instruction.
• Assists with extracurricular activities at the level assigned.
• Assists with the distribution and accounting of textbooks, technology equipment, and instructional supplies.
• Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for faculty, staff and students.
• Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
• Prepares reports, presentations, publications, or rosters as assigned.
• Attends meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required.
• Attends and assists with supervision of school system activities, events, ceremonies, and conferences as needed.
• Assumes overall responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Models and maintains high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
• Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
• Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
• Uses effective collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
• Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Duty Days - 207

Salary - According to Walker County Schools Salary Schedule. Salary does not reflect a 2% increase for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Walker County Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Walker County Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30th.

Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the WCBOE and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law.

THE WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.