Assistant Principal (2026-2027 SY), Bethlehem Elementary

Henry County Schools; Locust Grove (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools seeks an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in leadership services and school operations. The role focuses on instructional quality, student safety, and family engagement while overseeing staff supervision and CSIP progress.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate (Level 5+) and have at least three years of educational experience, with a reliable on-site presence and strong ethics.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher.
• Minimum of three years of successful educational experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
• Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving standing, walking, and sitting for prolonged periods.
• Must supervise students safely, including during emergencies.
• Must perform routine physical activities (bending, lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Vision, hearing, and written/verbal communications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility in the absence of the Principal.
• Keep the Principal apprised of activities and developments affecting the school.
• Ensure high-quality instructional implementation and formative assessment.
• Assist with family and community engagement and feedback to improve engagement.
• Assist in supervision, observation, and evaluation of staff.
• Assist CSIP development and monitoring to improve student performance.
• Assist with supervision of extracurricular activities.
• Assist with supervision of student and staff conduct and progress toward goals.
• Assist in establishing a positive school climate with high expectations.
• Assist in implementing procedures for a safe and orderly school environment.
• Supervise student activities, assemblies, and events; organize student activities and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Standards knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Instruction knowledge

Integrity & confidentiality

Ethics in education

Reliability & punctuality

Supervision skills

Communication with families/partners

Physical stamina

Emergency supervision

Safety procedures

Observation & evaluation

CSIP familiarity

Education

Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5+

Three years of educational experience

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Division: Leadership Services/School

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: EAP, MAP, or HAP at Certificate Level

Work Days: High: 220; Middle: 210; Elementary: 205

Essential Duties:

1. Assume responsibility in the absence of the Principal.
2. Keep the Principal apprised of activities, situations, and developments that effect the school operation.
3. Ensure high quality implementation of instructional expectations, including balanced instruction, standards, and formative assessment.
4. Assist the Principal with establishing and maintaining clear, consistent communications with parents, families, and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school, to improve family engagement, and to resolve concerns.
5. Assist in the supervision, observation, and evaluation of staff.
6. Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the school's Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) that aims to improve student performance.
7. Assist in the supervision of the extracurricular program.
8. Assist with the supervision of student and staff conduct and monitor their progress toward achieving specified goals.
9. Assist the Principal with establishing a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
10. Assist the Principal in implementing procedures to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
11. Supervise student activities, assemblies, and other activities; assist in organizing student activities; assist with the supervision of student orientation, registration, and scheduling.
12. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher.
2. Minimum of three years of successful educational experience.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
4. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
5. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
6. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
7. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
8. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
9. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
10. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
11. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.