Assistant Principal

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Educational and Media Services

Title: Assistant Principal

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $95,511 - $110,678

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DJJ's Division of Education is seeking a qualified Assistant Principal to provide visionary, instructional, and operational leadership that supports the school community and aligns with the Commonwealth's educational standards, statutes, and program certification requirements. The Assistant Principal will support the Principal and leadership teams in aligning instructional priorities with the Division's Strategic Plan, analyzing academic and behavioral data to elevate instruction, and building teacher capacity through targeted professional development, coaching, and timely feedback. Working to foster a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment, the Assistant Principal will model high expectations, promote positive student behavior and accountability, and maintain clear, open communication with staff, students, and families to ensure student success.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Earned a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure:
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

(1) Has a current endorsement in administration and supervision preK-12 (2) Has satisfied the requirements for the school leaders licensure assessment specified by the Virginia Board of Education.

Experience:
Completed three years of successful, full-time experience in an instructional personnel position that requires licensure in Virginia

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a secure facility, alternative school setting, or with at-risk youth preferred. Experience in data analysis, teacher evaluation, and instructional coaching preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must submit a copy of their Virginia Postgraduate Professional License reflecting the Administration & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement. If currently awaiting an official endorsement update, please submit college transcripts and the SLLA score report.

Contact Information

Name: Victor Rogers

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 14 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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