Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Darlington County School District; United States; On-site; USD 61,460 - 75,117; Full time

Job summary

The Darlington County School District is looking for an Assistant Principal to help in the overall school administration. You will assist the principal in various responsibilities, including scheduling, supervision of staff, and student coordination.

The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s Degree and possess three to five years of experience in teaching or educational administration. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Three to five years of teaching or educational administrative experience needed.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in overall administration of the school.
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Develops schedules of classes and extracurricular activities.
• Coordinates transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services.
• Counsels students in adjustment, disciplinary and academic problems.

Skills

Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification

Administrative experience

ADEPT Evaluator training

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Assistant Principal – Darlington County Schools

Position Type: School Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 5/20/2026

Location: Darlington County Schools

Year Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary Range: $68,289 Base Salary (Administrative Salary Schedule, Full-time, 215 days), adjusted according to verified administrative experience and degree level

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Qualifications

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification
• Master’s 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

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 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 Verification

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.