Title: Substitute Administrator (Principal/Assistant Principal)

Reports to: Chief Instructional and Administrative Officer

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Substitute Administrator will temporarily assume the duties of a principal or assistant principal in Roanoke City Public Schools. The role includes overseeing basic administrative tasks such as lunch supervision, minor student discipline, bus duty, and communication with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders. This position ensures the smooth operation of the school during the absence of regular administrators.

 

ESSENTIAL TASKS: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise daily school operations, including lunch periods, student discipline, and bus duties.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents, and all relevant stakeholders within the division.
• Ensure a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Support and collaborate with school staff to maintain a positive school culture.
• Assist in the implementation of school policies and procedures.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to handle minor disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Familiarity with school operations, including student supervision and safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Active Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Administrator’s License is required.
• Endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 (Level I) is required. Level II endorsement is preferred but not required.
• Must meet the requirements for the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement as outlined in the Code of Virginia 8VAC20-23-620.
• Experience in a school administrative role is strongly preferred.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a school setting with interaction with students, teachers, and other school personnel. The work environment may require extended periods of standing, walking, and supervising large groups of students.

 

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

 

 

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

 

RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.  The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland – Title IX Coordinator (540) 853-1393.