Administrative Skills, Budgeting, Business Operations, Community Relations, Education Regulations, Leadership, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Reviews, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Resource Utilization, Safety/Work Safety, Special Education, Staff Training, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
id='p36291_40198'>SY 26-27 - Assistant Principal - Elementary JobID: 36291
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant/Associate Principal
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
Red Clay TBD
Date Available:
TBD
Closing Date:
07/28/2026
District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
The assistant principal under the direction of the building principal serves as an instructional leader for the staff, students, and community. These responsibilities include establishing a climate conducive to learning, clarifying roles and expectations, long-range planning, and coordinating community involvement in the total school program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work cooperatively with the staff and community in designing and implementing a curriculum to address the needs of students in accordance with state and district standards.
- Work collaboratively with school and district personnel to establish and implement inclusive practices in school programs.
- Conduct classroom observations and DPAS performance appraisals.
- Establish conditions that will promote effective utilization of available resources.
- Assist with the planning, supervising, and directing of the business operation of the school in accordance with district policies and procedures, including the development and administration of the school budget.
- Develop and sustain, in conjunction with the administrative office, a program of public relations to establish and maintain favorable relationships with the community, local groups, and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
- Develop school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of pupils as established in district procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned by immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be eligible to hold State of Delaware Principal/Assistant Principal Certificate
- Minimum 3 years teaching experience
- Demonstrated successful leadership experience within an organization
- Understanding of special education laws and regulations
- Strong knowledge and experience with and of the IEP process
- Experience with positive behavior supports and Behavior Support Plans
REQUIREMENTS:
Delaware Continuing License
School Principal and Assistant Principal
To Apply:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference
Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Closing Date: 7/28/26 at 11:59 PM
Contact Information:
Mark T. Pruitt, Jr.
Director of Secondary Education
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Administrative Offices, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
o: (302) 552-3752
mark.pruitt@redclay.k12.de.us