Assistant Principal Screening Interviews

2018-19 School Year

Come Lead the Future of Education with Us

Albemarle County Public Schools is currently accepting application for anticipated school leadership vacancies for the 2018-2019 school year. 

About Us

Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) profiles as a highly innovative public school system. Ranked third best public school district in Virginia by the 2018 Niche rankings, ACPS promotes creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration across curricula support our vision that all young people will embrace learning, excel and own their future. Graduating learners with lifelong learning competencies is the one goal of our strategic plan. We do that by unleashing the potential of young people to create, design, and produce through the use of a transformative learning model grounded in our Seven Pathways to lifelong learning. We are committed to fine and performing arts, health and wellness, libraries, interdisciplinary core learning, and world languages.

Situated in and around beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia – which is consistently ranked among America’s top university towns and best places to live – Albemarle County is nestled in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Just 100 miles south of Washington, DC and 70 miles west of Richmond, it’s only a short trip to the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and New York is an easy Amtrak ride away. Whether it’s the great outdoors, a vibrant arts and culture scene, or small town living with a big city feel, our part of Central Virginia has something for everyone.

We seek teachers, administrators, and staff who are constantly learning, continuously adapting, and who challenge every child to pursue his or her individual dreams. In exchange, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and most importantly, the chance to be part of something truly special.

Could you be a part of our creative, innovative public school system? Are you ready to help us redefine school? Are you committed to child-centered practice? Do you believe that contemporary technologies and innovative practices that open doors for all students? If so, you might have what it takes to be a leader in Albemarle County Public Schools. 

Application Requirements

The following must be included in the Attachments of your application. A screening interview will not be scheduled until all application requirements are submitted.  Please note: Failure to submit all materials at the initial submission will require you to submit another employment application.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest/ Cover Letter
• Written response to the following:

1. What are the three most important beliefs and/or values you have as a school leader? For each of these beliefs and/or values, share an example that demonstrates each of these leadership values in practice within your work.

2. Please reflect on a project you have been involved with that had a positive impact on student learning. Be sure to include the purpose, intended and actual outcomes, a brief summary of the process and your specific role. What did you learn from your involvement in this project?

Who May Apply

All applicants must be hold (or be eligible by June 30, 2018) a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. A minimum of 5 years teaching or related experience is required. 

Screening Interview and Application Process

1. Submit application for a screening interview for school leadership position.
2. All application materials must be uploaded to the application. Screening interviews will not be conducted until all application materials are completed. 
3. A screening interview will be scheduled for all applicants meeting the criteria for this position. The screening interview is the first step in hiring process for school administrators and must be completed for consideration for actual vacancies. 
4. Applicants may apply for specific vacancies as they are posted while waiting for the screening interview to occur. For consideration for specific vacancies and applicant must apply for that position in addition to the screening interview. 
5. This screening interview suffices as the initial screening for all leadership positions you may apply for with Albemarle County Public Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. 
6. If you have completed a screening interview with ACPS in prior years you will still need to do this process. 

Questions regarding school leader screening interviews or the school leader hiring process may be directed to Clare Keiser, Director of Educator Quality, at ckeiser2@albemarle.org. 

Posting Updated on 2/2/2018