SY 26-27 Assistant High School Principal E. C. Glass High School

Lynchburg City Schools seeks a dedicated student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Principal of E.C. Glass High School. The Assistant Principal will support the Principal in driving academic achievement strengthening school culture and ensuring a safe structured and supportive learning environment. This role is designed to both support the overall leadership of the school and develop leadership capacity while maintaining a strong focus on instruction operations and student outcomes aligned to VDOE expectations.

The ideal candidate is:

• A reliable and proactive leader who follows through
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Student-focused with high expectations and a supportive approach
• Visible approachable and engaged in daily school life
• Organized and consistent in implementing systems and expectations
• Committed to growth accountability and continuous improvement

This role is intended to build leadership capacity. The Assistant Principal will:

• Work closely with the Principal on school improvement planning and implementation
• Develop skills in instructional leadership data analysis and staff supervision
• Take on increasing leadership responsibilities aligned to school needs
• Contribute to a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
• Support and monitor high-quality instruction aligned to improved student achievement and SOL outcomes
• Use data to support instructional decisions track progress and inform interventions aligned with VDOE standards
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe orderly and supportive school environment
• Support implementation of fair consistent and effective student discipline systems
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school including classrooms and common areas
• Collaborate with teachers and PLC teams to strengthen instructional practices
• Support teacher growth through feedback coaching and evaluation processes
• Assist with daily school operations including scheduling supervision and testing coordination
• Build positive relationships with students staff families and community partners
• Communicate clearly and consistently with stakeholders
• Support management of school resources including safety procedures and operational systems

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Virginia postgraduate professional license with endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK12 (or eligibility)
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. teacher leader dean instructional coach or administrative experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to support instructional improvement and student achievement including SOL performance
• Experience supporting a safe structured and positive school climate
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders

• Knowledge of instructional practices curriculum alignment and Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) to support student achievement and accreditation goals.
• Knowledge of data analysis assessment systems and intervention strategies aligned with Virginia Department of Education standards.
• Knowledge of school operations discipline systems and safety procedures to support a structured and supportive school environment.
• Skill in analyzing student data to support instructional decisions monitor progress and implement targeted interventions.
• Skill in coaching and supporting teachers through feedback collaboration and evaluation to improve instructional practices.
• Skill in communicating effectively with stakeholders to build trust collaboration and shared accountability.
• Ability to support a culture of high expectations accountability and continuous improvement focused on student achievement.
• Ability to assist in maintaining a safe orderly and supportive school environment through consistent systems and practices.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to support teaching learning and school operations.

• Directly supervises all school employees including but not limited to the administrative custodial instructional and student support staff
• Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees
• Instructs trains coaches and mentors other employees
• Schedules (determine hours worked time off) reviews and monitors the work of other employees
• Completes written evaluations of other employees
• Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees

• Reliable transportation necessary
• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed