Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Phone communication Team leadership Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management Principal Certification Working with students Literacy education Leading team collaboration initiatives Classroom experience Classroom Teaching Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Student engagement classroom management Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Portsmouth Catholic Regional School in Portsmouth, VA is currently seeking an energetic and accomplished candidate for the role of Assistant Principal. This is a full-time in-person leadership position, working closely with students, classroom teachers, parents, and is responsible for various aspects of daily and long-range success of the school. The ideal candidate should be passionate about sharing the Catholic faith and demonstrate a commitment to advance the mission of the school.

Responsibilities:

Daily communication with the principal, office staff, and leadership team regarding any new, upcoming, or ongoing tasks. Communicate effectively with faculty/staff/parents/families through telephone and electronic mail; experience with

FACTS/SIS

desired. Support with monitoring instructional and academic planning throughout the school; experience with routine classroom observation desired. Assist with the scheduling, including the creation of regular schedules and special schedules for events. Assist with planning and implementing school-wide events and assemblies. Leading new teacher mentorship and coordinating professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. Monitor and participate in student centered instructional strategies/learning support meetings. Student engagement and monitoring discipline. Serve as school leadership in the absence of the principal. Other duties as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Education/certification must have at a minimum Master's degree in Education; administration/supervision. Must possess or be eligible for licensure in Virginia with an endorsement in School Administration/Leadership Pk-12 required Highly organized, motivated, and demonstrate a collaborative leadership approach. Minimum of 5yrs. classroom teaching experience in a Catholic school preferred Experience in supporting students with learning challenges. Experience with science of reading/balanced literacy approach to learning. Experience with positive behavior intervention strategies. Computer literate and technologically proficient. Ability to communicate using electronic mail, telephone, and in person with parents and colleagues

Start Date:

2026-2027 School Year (beginning July 1, 2026)

Salary/Hours:

Diocesan salary scale/ Hours (40hrs./week) To apply : please submit a cover letter, resume, and references. For questions contact Donna Henry, Principal at To learn more about our school visit portsmouthcatholic.net