Assistant Principal

Dougherty County School System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dougherty County School System is seeking an Assistant Principal to join diverse school leadership teams across locations. The role supports the Principal in advancing instructional vision, operational effectiveness, and student success in a safe, inclusive environment.

The position emphasizes instructional leadership, data-driven decision making, restorative practices, and strong collaboration with staff, students, families, and partners to ensure high expectations and district alignment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education is required; higher degree preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for the Georgia Leadership Certification in Educational Leadership.
• Five years of progressively responsible education experience as a classroom teacher, counselor, instructional coach or other certified position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in designing, implementing, and monitoring high-quality instructional programs aligned with district goals and standards.
• Support teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and feedback to enhance instructional practice.
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends and guide instructional planning and intervention.
• Promote professional learning that supports innovation, instructional excellence, and student engagement.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive school culture.
• Lead restorative practices, PBIS, and SEL initiatives.
• Build partnerships with families and community stakeholders to enhance the school experience.
• Support daily school operations, including supervision of facilities, transportation, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate student discipline with district policy, ensuring fairness and due process.
• Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and develop school personnel; contribute to professional learning communities.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Positive relationships

Data-driven decisions

Decision-making

Team leadership

Restorative practices PBIS

Staff coaching

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Georgia Leadership Certification eligibility

Job description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

March 6, 2026

POSITION: Assistant Principal

LOCATION: Various Locations

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal serves as a key member of the school leadership team and supports the Principal in advancing the instructional vision, operational effectiveness, and overall success of the school. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with staff, students, families, and community partners to ensure a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment where every student can succeed. This position provides leadership in instructional improvement, student support systems, school culture and climate, and operational management. The Assistant Principal helps ensure the effective implementation of district initiatives, promotes continuous improvement, and supports the development of high-performing educators and teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Education is required; higher degree is preferred;
2. Must hold or be eligible for the appropriate Georgia Leadership Certification in the area of Educational Leadership;
3. Five years of progressively responsible experience in education as a classroom teacher, counselor, instructional coach or other certified position;
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong instructional leadership and school improvement skills;
2. Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners;
3. Ability to analyze student achievement data and use results to guide instructional decisions;
4. Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
5. Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and coordinate school initiatives;
6. Knowledge of restorative practices, PBIS, and student support systems;
7. Ability to effectively supervise, coach, and develop staff;
8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

• Assist the Principal in designing, implementing, and monitoring high-quality instructional programs aligned with district goals and statestandards;
• Support teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and feedback to enhance instructional practice;
• Analyze assessment data to identify trends and guide instructional planning and intervention;
• Promote professional learning that supports innovation,instructional excellence, and student engagement.

School Culture and Climate

• Foster a safe, supportive, and positive school culture where students and staff feel valued and respected;
• Lead and model restorative practices, PBIS, and social-emotional learning initiatives;
• Build partnerships with families and community stakeholders to enhance the school experience.

Operational Management

• Support daily school operations, including supervision of facilities, transportation, and safety procedures;
• Assist in the organization and supervision of student registration, scheduling, and testing programs;
• Coordinate student discipline in alignment with district policy, ensuring fairness, consistency, and due process;
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal reporting requirements.

Human Capital Leadership

• Assist in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and developing school personnel;
• Contribute to building a strong professional learning community focused on collaboration and accountability;
• Support and model ethical leadership consistent with the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators.

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as the acting Principal in the absence of the Principal;
• Represent the Principal and school at district meetings, community events, and professional gatherings as assigned;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move throughout the school campus and supervise various school activities;
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods;
• Ability to use technology, including computers and communication devices;
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds;
• May require attendance at evening meetings, school events, or community functions;
• Requires frequent interaction with students, staff, families, and community partners.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed upon submission. To ensure consideration, please submit all required application materials by March 20, 2026.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

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About Us:

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.