Position Type:
Administration (Educator)/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Wirt County Middle School
Closing Date:
08/19/2026
County:
Wirt County Schools
PRINCIPALS/DIRECTORS WILL POST IN OFFICE AREAS UPON RECEIPT.
The Wirt County Board of Education announces the following vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year:
DATE: August 12, 2026
POSITION: Assistant Principal, Wirt County Middle School
CONTRACT: 220-day contract, flexible schedule, created by principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum of a Master's Degree, WV Professional Administrative Certificate 5-12
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Minimum of three years successful teaching experience
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Accomplished evaluations and/or recommendations from professional associates, employers, and/or supervisors, preferred
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High academic achievement in college education program
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Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel, and parents
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Demonstrates knowledge or has experience in the middle school curriculum, school finance, and West Virginia School Law
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Demonstrates knowledge or has experience in the duties and responsibilities of a middle school assistant principal
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Educational philosophy compatible with the Wirt County Board of Education philosophy
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Certification to supervise and evaluate personnel as per §126-142-5 of WV Policy 5310
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Completion of the West Virginia Evaluation Leadership Institute
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Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others and as a member
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of an educational team
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Demonstrated ability to use technology
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Demonstrated ability to implement innovative programs related to the appropriate
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programmatic level
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Demonstrates self-control
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides purpose and direction for schools/county
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Demonstrates cognitive skills to gather, analyze, and synthesize information to reach goals
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Manages consensus and group behaviors
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Organizes and delegates to accomplish goals
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Communicates effectively
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Provides instructional leadership, creates a climate conducive to learning schoolwide
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Implements a school improvement process
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Establishes good public and employee relationships
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Evaluates personnel as designated by the principal
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Maintains professional work habits
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Maintains and improves professional skills
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Performs other jobs/related duties as assigned by the principal
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Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school
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Act as principal in the absence of the school principal
SUPERVISOR: Principal and/or Superintendent
SALARY: Wirt County Salary Scale for teachers based on degree and years' experience; WV assistant principal salary increment
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: August 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm
(Consideration for this position is in compliance with 18A-4-7a)
PROCESS FOR APPLICATION: Go to wirtcountyschools.com and submit an online application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wirt County Schools will grant employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap, and there will be no discrimination based on these factors in the salary, promotion, or termination of any employee.
