Administrative - Licensed - Assistant Principal - Elementary, Middle or High
Start Date
Open Date 08/18/2026
Closing Date 01/27/2027
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the principal, serves as assistant instructional leader and assistant administrative officer of the school. Is responsible, in joint with the principal, for site progress toward achieving the school's mission, vision, and core beliefs. Incumbent performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Exercises vision and provides leadership that appropriately involves staff, parents, students, and the community in the identification and accomplishment of the school's mission; recognizes the individual needs of all staff and students, including those of diverse cultures, backgrounds, or abilities; applies effective human relations skills; encourages and develops the leadership of others; analyzes relevant information, makes decisions, delegates responsibility, and provides appropriate support and follow-up; identifies and creatively coordinates the use of available human, material, and financial resources to achieve the school's mission and goals; bonds the school community through shared values and beliefs; initiates and manages constructive change; advances the profession through participation as a member of local, state, and national professional groups.
Articulates beliefs persuasively, effectively defends decisions, explains innovations, and behaves in ways that are congruent with these beliefs and decisions; demonstrates skills in nonverbal communication, including impact of personal image, to communicate a positive image of the school; exemplifies the behavior expected of others; keeps communication flowing to and from the school; communicates effectively with the various constituencies within the school community.
Involves staff, parents, students and the community in setting goals; identifies, in collaboration with staff, parents, and students, the decision-making procedures the school will follow; applies the process of consensus building both as a leader and as a member of the group.
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment and their relationship to program goals and objectives; encourages students and staff to participate in co-curriculum activities that enhance and complement what is learned in the classroom.
Regularly assesses the teaching methods and strategies being used and ensures they are appropriate, varied and effective; applies principles of teaching and learning for both children and adults; articulates effective classroom management and planning processes.
Sets high expectations for students, staff, parents, and self; helps teachers understand and apply teaching styles that complement the varied learning styles of students; encourages students and staff alike to set high personal goals and offers encouragement and support in the achievement of those goals; involves others in designing staff development programs that match the goals of the school with needs of the participants; encourages staff participation in professional development activities; engages in continuing personal and professional development.
Uses a variety of techniques and strategies to assess student performance, individual staff and personal performance, progress toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and the effectiveness of the overall instructional program; be proficient with data management systems and possess the ability to analyze student achievement data, including the ability to lead high functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs); demonstrates an understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) as it relates to student success including familiarity with Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS).
Fosters constructive suggestions from students, staff, parents, and the community for improving the school's program including safety for all; applies effective observation and conferencing skills; inspires teachers at all levels of skill and experience to acquire new competencies and experiences; demonstrates a level of human relations skills which assures that the evaluation process will be helpful rather than destructive; develops professional growth plan to improve teaching and administrative performance.
Uses collaborative strategic planning to help identify and accomplish the school's mission, goals and objectives; recruits, selects, assigns, and organizes staff in such a way as to assure the greatest potential for the accomplishment of the school's mission; facilitates the identification, training, and monitoring of the staff to insure effective support in accomplishing the strategic plan of the district; attracts volunteers and provides them effective training and meaningful assignments; provides a safe, orderly climate for learning; manages the operation and maintenance of the physical plant.
Applies understanding of the school district budget and its specific implications for the school; involves staff and representative members of the community in the development of school budget priorities, based upon the mission and strategic plan of the district.
Is aware of and subject to appropriate laws of the State of Nevada, and the regulations of the district and the Nevada Department of Education.
Site and Facilities: Oversees building usage requests; handles daily and special transportation issues; and approves field trips and off-campus activity consent forms including transportation.
Assumes responsibilities of the principal when needed or when delegated by the principal.
QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
- Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in administration, education, educational leadership, or other related field;
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- Licenses/Certificates: School Administrators License required. Proper endorsement is necessary before applying to the qualifying pools.
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- Experience: A minimum of five (5) completed years of certified teaching experience. Dean experience preferred.
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- Evaluations: Effective or Highly Effective summative evaluations in the last three (3) consecutive years.
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- Confidential References: Three (3) current Confidential References returned and dated within the last eighteen (18) months. One (1) must be from your current supervisor, and one (1) must be from your current evaluator (if your supervisor and evaluator are the same person, you only need one reference from them). One (1) from your most recent previous supervisor. If your current supervisor and evaluator are the same person, you will need to add one (1) additional reference from someone who can speak to your leadership skills. References must be filled out for the position you are applying for, not the position you currently hold.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of: Modern instructional techniques and curricular concepts; the vertical structure of the course of study of the District and understand the importance of articulation in these areas; early adolescent and adolescent youth; the District's philosophy of the comprehensive school setting; principles and practices of school administration, including school finances, teaching methods and techniques, evaluations, and program development, applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and policies; human resources development; school law; conflict resolution; public relations; principles of effective management, staff supervision and administration.
Skill at: Planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities of a professional and support staff; presenting ideas effectively, verbally and in writing; dealing constructively with conflict and developing consensus; selecting, supervising and evaluating subordinates; working effectively with people within the community; team building; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; working with people, staff supervision and administration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
- Exposure to weather: Occasional exposure to outdoor weather.
- Exposure to loud noises: Occasional exposure to loud noises.
- Working in confined spaces: Occasional work in confined spaces.
- Working at heights: Rarely working at excessive heights
- Working with hazardous materials: Rarely working with hazardous materials.
Physical Demands
- Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally lifting to 25lbs, rarely lifting over 25lbs.
- Standing/Walking: Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Bending/Stooping: Occasional bending and stooping to retrieve items.
- Reaching: Occasionally reaching above shoulder level.
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally moving objects by pushing or pulling.
- Climbing: May rarely need to climb stairs or ladders to access equipment.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. Internal Job Number 2027/28
Salary
Elementary Assistant Principal
Grade 28
Annual Salary: $95,681 (entry step)
*Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View salary schedule here. See page 2.
Secondary Assistant Prinicipal
Grade 29
Annual Salary: $99,396 (entry step)
*Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View salary schedule here. See page 2.
Additional Job Information
**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION**
Interested applicants should apply online here by completing an Administrative application.
Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered. It is also highly recommended that you review the online information about our administrator hiring process on our School Leader Hiring webpage.
Please note: The Online Application Attachment Screen is for your use. Please attach supporting documents such as a resume, letter of interest, and summative evaluations in PDF format.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
- No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
- Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
- Salary Increases
- Longevity Bonuses
- Guidance Resources
- And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.
