Job Description

JobID: 53492

Position Type:

Administration (Educator)/Elementary School Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

9/25/2025

Location:

Widmyer Elementary School

Closing Date:

10/03/2025

County:

Morgan County Schools

Position Description

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

West Virginia certification as principal at appropriate level; Possess experience in meeting and working with the public; Demonstrates oral/written communication skills; Have knowledge of West Virginia Laws; Have knowledge of West Virginia Board of Education policies; and Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c and/or 18A-3-10, as appropriate.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substance which affects employee productivity, safety or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

FLSA/CONTRACT STATUS:

Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM:

Minimum 210 days annually, pursuant to WV Code 18-5-45; extended employment terms may be established by the MCBOE.

SALARY

:

Salary based on experience and education level per MCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.

EVALUATION:

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Board Policy 5310 and Morgan County Board of Education Policy.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Principal is the "professional educator who functions as an agent of the county board and has responsibility for the supervision, management and control of a school or schools within the guidelines established by the county board. The principal's major area of responsibility is the general supervision of all schools and all school activities involving students, teachers and other school personnel." (Pursuant to WV Code 18A=1-1) Therefore, the assistant principal may be involved in any of the fuctions listed in the job summary of the principal under the direct supervision of the principal or in the absence of the principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB Functions

Assumes responsibility for all oversight of extracurricular activities, including

scheduling of applicable activities and officials, ordering and inventory of equipment, and

budgeting

;

Assists in providing leadership of a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment for all

students, faculty, and staff according to policies of the Board of Education and established

administrative procedures;

Assists in providing leadership to the school community in developing and focusing on a

shared vision, mission, goals, and continuous school improvement planning consistent with

the District vision and goals;

Possesses knowledge of the principles of site-based shared decision-making and

demonstrates ability to facilitate a team atmosphere;

Possesses current knowledge of school improvement planning and characteristics of

effective school operations;

Demonstrates ability to work with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic communities;

Possesses current knowledge of theory and practice in special education programming,

including inclusion, discipline, IEP development and implementation and ADA compliance

including 504 plans;

Ensures the effective delivery of an instructional program that meets the needs of all

students;

Assists in providing leadership to the faculty in the ongoing process of evaluating the

effectiveness and directing the improvement of educational programming;

Assists in providing leadership in the analysis of current programs and student achievement

results using standards, benchmarks and assessments and the integration of this analysis

into curriculum development activities aligned with District/school goals;

Assists in making administrative decisions in a timely manner and appropriately involves

others in the process;

Responds effectively to and resolves issues that arise in and outside the school environment

that effect the successful operation of the school and student programming;

Assumes responsibility for distribution and inventory of textbooks and instructional supplies

as assigned by the principal;

Assumes responsibility for preparation of Federal, State, and County reports as assigned by

the principal;

Assumes responsibility for development of master schedule as assigned by the principal;

Models good human relations skills and interacts positively with all facets of the school

community;

Participates actively in a variety of meetings within the school, district, and community in an

effective manner;

Communicates effectively with parents and involves them in aspects of the school;

Facilitates collaborative partners with outside agencies and businesses that promote a

positive learning environment for all students;

Supports and promotes special activities in the building that contribute to a positive and

comprehensive school experience for the school community;

Assists in providing leadership and coordination to all staff development activities in the

building, ensuring the alignment of these activities with building-based school improvement

areas;

Assists in supervising and evaluating all faculty and staff, including extracurricular staff,

assigned to the building and effectively addresses all performance issues in a manner

consistent with district policy and practice;

Participates in interviews for all staff assigned to the building as assigned by the principal;

Participates in professional development that aligns with the mission/vision of the district;

Demonstrates ability to apply computer technology in the performance of duties and

responsibilities;

Demonstrates ability of strategies for the implementation of technology in the delivery of

instruction to effectively supervise and evaluate;

Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities for action in conjunction with

others;

Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all Berkeley Springs High School facilities and grounds as well safety

Demonstrates ability to make independent judgments and decisions;

Demonstrates ability to perform effectively in an atmosphere of multiple and conflicting

demands;

Adheres to Employee Code of Conduct as outlined in Morgan County School's Policy 3210;

and

Performs other duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Principal and/or the

Superintendent or his designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may

frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds

of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20- 60 dB).


The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Application Procedure:

Apply online at https://www.morganschools.net/page/human-resources-department