Area 1_Elementary Assistant Principal (Cary Reynolds ES) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Cary Reynolds Elementary School, part of DeKalb County School District, seeks an experienced Assistant Principal to lead instructional programs and school operations. You will guide the development and implementation of the instructional framework and align efforts with district strategic goals.

The role requires strong educational leadership, scheduling expertise, and active collaboration with parents and staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching or educational leadership experience.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above (or eligible for NPL).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to the department with in-depth knowledge of the field and industry trends.
• Oversee instructional programs, conduct classroom observations, and provide instructional leadership.
• Develop and monitor the school's master schedule to optimize operations and resources.
• Coordinate student discipline, manage behavior, and maintain a safe school environment.
• Improve attendance protocols, monitor attendance, and address absences or tardiness.
• Coordinate tests, including scheduling for special education and AP exams.
• Engage with parents and the community to address concerns and foster relationships.
• Manage staff through teacher observations and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee counseling services, HR management, and school improvement planning initiatives.
• Anticipate factors influencing strategic planning and organizational direction.
• May oversee development of new methods and resolution of issues.

Skills

Educational leadership

Instructional leadership

Schedule management

Communication with parents

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Cary Reynolds Elementary School is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Principal.

Salary Grade/Schedule: G

Salary Schedules:

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Assistant Principal, Elementary

Direct and provide guidance to an educational institution. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of instructional programs and manage school operations. Develop departmental short-term and long-term goals, aligned with the organization's strategic direction and cultural approach, making decisions that impact organizational success over the mid to long term.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Tasks and responsibilities will be in concurrence with implementing the Strategic Plan and Aligned Management System. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide technical expertise to the department, working on complex issues requiring an in-depth knowledge of the functional area and industry trends.
• Oversee and manage instructional programs, ensuring effective classroom observations and providing instructional leadership.
• Develop and monitor the school's master schedule to optimize efficient operation and resource allocation.
• Coordinate student discipline, manage behavior, and maintain a safe school environment.
• Improve attendance protocols, monitor student attendance closely, and address issues related to absences or tardiness.
• Coordinate tests, including scheduling for special education and advanced placement exams.
• Engage with parents and the community to address concerns effectively while fostering positive relationships.
• Manage staff by conducting teacher observations, facilitating professional development opportunities, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee administrative functions such as counseling services, human resources management, and school improvement planning initiatives.
• Anticipate factors that could influence functional area strategy.
• May oversee the development of new methods and resolution of issues.
• May work with abstract ideas or situations.
• May represent the organization internally and externally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching, supervisory level education administration, or closely related experience required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.