Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 57,646 - 80,932; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year in Darlington County, SC. This 215-day position offers a base salary on the Administrative Salary Schedule with full-time benefits.

Position requires appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification and a Master's degree, with 3–5 years of teaching or educational administration experience. ADEPT training is preferred and salary is adjusted by experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Principal or Supervisor Certification required.
• Master's Degree required.
• 3–5 years of teaching or educational administration experience.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred.

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 activities.
• Assumes 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.

Skills

Leadership

Educational administration

Education

Master's Degree

Principal or Supervisor Certification

Job description

Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5852148
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Assistant Principal

Salary Range: $68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time(215-day position)
(salary is adjusted accordingto 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 activities
• Assumes 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.

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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