Assistant Principal

Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal - Lamar Elementary School Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Lamar Elementary School Role: ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Summary Supports the Principal in providing school-wide leadership and performs administrative and supervisory duties as assigned. Reports To: The Principal of the school Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications, responsibilities, and relevant experience Benefits: A competitive benefits package is provided by the Washington County Board of Education Evaluation: Annual based on performance of assigned duties and established performance objectives Qualifications Profile Certification/License: Valid Tennessee Teaching License required. Valid Tennessee Instructional Leadership License (ILL) (B) (A) required. Administrative or supervisory experience in accordance with state law and State Board Rules and Regulations, based on the minimum of a master's degree. Experience: Successful teaching experience at Elementary/Middle School level, preferably in one or more subject areas and grade levels. Successful administrative experience required with experience as an elementary assistant principal preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt Competencies for this position include but are not limited to: Instructional Leadership and College/Career Readiness Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school. Serves as the designee in the absence of the Principal. Proposes schedules of classes and extracurricular activities. Supervises the preparation of student schedules. Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests. Requisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment, conducts inventories, maintains records, and checks on receipts for such materials. Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practices activities. Assumes responsibility for coordination of transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions. Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and deals with special cases as necessary. Administers the student insurance program. Performs such record-keeping functions as the Principal may direct. Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the principal. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by Administration. Human Capital Management/Resources Participates in the teacher and staff evaluation process with fidelity and provides accurate, timely, and actionable feedback that leads to improved student achievement. Delegates duties and establishes clear expectations for all faculty, staff, and students while maintaining ownership of the responsibility for the decisions made and the actions taken. Demonstrates sensitivity to staff members' needs. Supports and recognizes the professional growth of staff members. Supervises, evaluates, supports, and provides quality feedback for teachers, support staff, and students. Student Services/Relationships Builds an environment conducive to engaging, challenging, and creative learning – clean, safe, respectful, purposeful, challenging, and positive. Establishes and maintains a fair and consistent Code of Student Conduct as the basis of judgments in disputes, confrontations, and/or disciplinary cases. Communicates school policies relating to student behavior to students and parents. Maintains fair and consistent discipline in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Provides supervision for the after-school program and other special activities as necessary. Notifies and collaborates with parents in a timely manner to resolve student/student and student/faculty issues. Community/Stakeholder Relationships Maintains a positive working relationship with parents and other stakeholders. Demonstrates a commitment to the district, school, students, and staff. Provides a program of recognition for students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Knows the community and provides clear and effective oral and written communication. Is accessible to school and community members. Takes ownership of the efficient, effective and sound management of the school's fiscal and material resources according to the Tennessee Internal Uniform Accounting Policy Manual. Oversees and administers all aspects of the school budget. Understands and consistently applies administrative procedures, school board policies, and school law. Reviews, revises, and implements the school crisis management plan. Demonstrates proficiency in allocating available resources (time, personnel, and materials) to best support student achievement and the development of the whole child. Accepts and completes special projects, engages in professional learning, and completes other duties as assigned by the Principal and Superintendent/Director of Schools. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Pushing and/or pulling Climbing Stooping and/or kneeling Reaching Talking Hearing Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity. Adaptability to dealing with students. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately. Form perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures. Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color. WORK CONDITIONS Normal Working Environment. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods. Knowledge of High School curriculum and concepts. Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to develop and implement projects. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints. Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Additional Information To be considered as a potential candidate for consideration of Assistant Principal position, you must submit an online application that includes uploading a current resume and three (3) professional references. The link to the online application portal is Washington County Schools 405 W. College Street. Jonesborough, TN 37659 Washington County Schools governed by the Washington County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr