Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

TrulyHired; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking an Assistant Principal for Darlington County Schools, to join the administrative team for the 2026-2027 school year. The base salary is $68,289, with a 215-day administrative schedule and locality adjustments based on experience and degree level.

The role requires a Masters' Degree and appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification, with 3–5 years of teaching or educational administration experience.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification is required.
• Masters' Degree is required.
• Three to Five years of experience in teaching or educational administration.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred.
• Alternatives to these qualifications may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Assists in developing schedules of classes and extracurricular activities.
• Assists in preparing student schedules.
• Works with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests.
• Supervises safety inspections, inventory, and records; coordinates support services.
• Coordinates the discipline system and supports effective classroom management.
• Counsels students on adjustment, disciplinary and academic issues.
• Assists in supervision of substitute teachers.
• Assists in the implementation of emergency preparedness plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Discipline management

Education

Masters' Degree

Principal or Supervisor Certification

Job description

Job Description

Description: Assistant Principal

Salary Range

$68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time (215-day position)

(salary is adjusted according to verified administrative experience and degree level)

Location

Darlington County Schools

Available

2026 - 2027 School Year

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

Principal

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification
• Masters' Degree required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in teaching or educational administration
• Administrative experience preferred
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal
• Assists principal in developing schedules of classes and extracurricular activities
• Assists principal in preparing of student schedules
• Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Requisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment; conducts inventories; maintains records and checks receipts for such material
• Cooperates and conducts safety inspections, metal detector checks, search baton and safety drill practice activitiesAssumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
• Serves with parent, faculty and student groups as requested
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct
• Coordinates the discipline system within the school including bus and in-school discipline procedures; works with teachers to maintain effective discipline and assists with classroom management techniques; ensures statutory requirements are followed concerning suspension and/or expulsion of students
• Counsels students in adjustment, disciplinary and academic problems as appropriate
• Assists in supervision of substitute teachers
• Assists in the implementation of the school's emergency preparedness plan
• Assists in the formal and informal evaluation of certified and classified personnel
• Assists in supervision of building maintenance
• Participates in professional meetings and educational conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Credentials

Verify needed credentials by contacting the South Carolina Department of Education at: http://www.scteachers.org/

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties but a reflection of the general nature and level of work expected. The Superintendent may assign or modify responsibilities as needed to meet the evolving goals of the district.

CLOSING DATE: until filled