Assistant Principal - Elementary
New Market Elementary
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Job summary
New Market Elementary in Sophia, NC seeks an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. The role assists the principal in leading a K-5 program, coordinating testing schedules, and supporting curriculum delivery and student safety.
Requires NC 012 School Administrator - Principal Educator’s License and previous AP or internship experience. The position is 10-month, full-time, with responsibilities spanning calendar development, budget coordination, and disciplinary support for staff and
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in school administration.
- Five years of classroom teaching experience.
- AP/Principal Intern experience in a public school or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Assist the principal with development and maintenance of an effective educational program in line with state/federal guidelines.
- Assist with overall administration of the school.
- Support school transformation toward a collaborative learning community.
- Plan and implement professional development for teachers and staff.
- Assist in scheduling classes and coordinating testing and attendance.
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Job description
Randolph County School System New Market Elementary - Sophia, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
Randolph County School System New Market Elementary - Sophia, North Carolina Open in Google Maps
This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Randolph County School System
Job ID: 5918371
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
School: New Market Elementary/Tabernacle Elementary
10 Month / Full Time Position
Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year
Must hold a NC 012 School Administrator - Principal Educator's License
The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the school principal in the leadership, coordination, supervision and management of the school program and operation. Tasks include assisting with the development of the school calendar as well as class schedules, working with or serving as the school Testing Coordinator to establish testing schedules and overseeing curriculum delivery. The AP is also the first line of assistance pertaining to student disciplinary issues and providing faculty and student support.
- Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in the school
- Thorough knowledge of cognitive, affective, social and physical development of school children
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding the learning process in grades K-5
- Thorough knowledge of the evaluation process of staff and the ability to provide appropriate counseling for improvement, as needed
- Thorough knowledge of North Carolina’s accountability model
- Considerable knowledge of school board policies, procedures and standards regarding the education of students in the Randolph County School System.
- Considerable knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
- Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in education
- Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Standards
- Demonstrated skill in counseling and developing staff
- Demonstrated skill in providing and/or presenting professional development for staff that encourage professional growth of the school staff and enhances the quality of the instructional programs on campus
- Ability to assess the needs of students and school atmosphere; promote school safety
- Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs within the school
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing school programs and make recommendations for improvement
- Ability to use common office machines and computer driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
- Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people
- Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with students, staff, system administration, parents, and the community
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in school administration
- Five (5) years minimum of successful classroom teaching experience
- Served as an AP or Principal Intern in a public school
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Valid NC Teacher’s license
- Valid NC Principal’s license or eligible for certification
- Valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
- Ten (10) years of combined classroom and administrative experience
- Teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary school level
- Assist the principal with the development and maintenance of an effective educational program consistent with state and federal guidelines and philosophy, policies and goals of the School Board
- Assist the principal with the overall administration of the school
- Assist the principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community
- Support the principal in the collaborative development, implementation and ongoing refinement of the school’s Plan for Continuous Improvement
- Ensure the implementation of the state, legislative, and board curriculum requirements
- Interpret and enforce school and school board policies and requirements
- Assist the principal in monitoring compliance with federal, state and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local EC program
- Assist the principal with planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff
- Serve as the principal in the absence of the school principal
- Propose schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students and teachers
- Work with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
- Requisition supplies, textbooks and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records, and check receipts for purchased materials
- Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other school support services
- Help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities in accordance with statutory and school board requirements
- Assist with the reporting and monitoring of school attendance
- Assist with maintaining discipline throughout the student body, dealing with special cases as necessary
- Serve with parents, faculty and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives
- Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required
- Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists, as required
- Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
- Interpret and explain division-wide curriculum/instructional goals and objectives to teachers, parents, students and the community
- Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques
- Assist with the coordination and supervision of guidance services
- Maintain and model high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior
- Perform additional duties as directed by the School Principal
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employee assigned to this position. This position description may be revised by the supervisor, with review and approval by the Human Resources Division, at any time.
Job# 336101, 364101
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Justine Tuluri , Principal
- New Market Elementary
- Email: jtuluri@randolph.k12.nc.us
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