Assistant Principal - Elementary (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027)

TrulyHired; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paulding County School District seeks an Elementary Assistant Principal (Anticipated Vacancy) to lead instructional programs, oversee curriculum and school improvement, and support staff development in a collaborative school environment.

Your role will report to the Principal, manage 210-day schedules, and ensure compliance with board policies while promoting student success and safe, effective school operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold Georgia Level 5 Certificate in Educational Leadership (Tier I).
• Must have a minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Must have good organizational skills, people skills and the ability to supervise a large staff.
• Must be able to follow directives and assist in focusing total program.
• Working knowledge of the total school operational plan preferred.
• The Board of Education and Superintendent may accept alternatives to some requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability with all school stakeholders to improve instructional programs.
• Assist in developing and communicating the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
• Encourage responsibility and initiative among staff.
• Attend staff meetings and enlist cooperation of staff to solve school issues.
• Participate in appointment, promotion, and evaluation of school staff.
• Direct and supervise staff and ensure efficiency of employees.
• Administer regulations on scholarships and discipline; counsel students as needed.
• Maintain relationships with school patrons and counsel on student progress.
• Ensure grade reports are completed and issued on schedule.
• Ensure school activities are properly conducted and finances managed accordingly.

Education

Georgia Level 5 Certificate in Educational Leadership (Tier I)

Three years teaching experience

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in our Assistant Principal - Elementary position.

Please note: This position is an "Anticipated Vacancy," meaning it is not tied to a specific opening at this time. Instead, it provides an opportunity for interested candidates to apply and be considered for future openings as they become available. This allows our hiring managers to build a strong and diverse pool of qualified candidates to consider when positions do become available.

Job Summary: The Elementary School Assistant Principal is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a School Environment, overseen by School Principal, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Principal (210)

Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement

Department: Operations/School

Job Code: 761505

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule: 210 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Assist, direct, supervise and coordinate all programs in the school. Provide leadership in curriculum, evaluation, and school improvement. Facilitate professional improvement of the instructional staff. Assist with student discipline. Other duties assigned by the principal.

Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Constant interruptions
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Level 5 Certificate in Educational Leadership (Tier I)

Must have a strong educational background with a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience

Must have good organizational skills, people skills and the ability to help supervise a large staff

Must be able to follow directives and assist in the direction of focus of the total program

Working knowledge of the total school operational plan preferred

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and accountability in working with all school stakeholders including teachers, parents, support personnel, students, and community members to achieve standards and develop and improve the instructional programs of the school
• Assist in the ongoing development of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), and assist in communication of the SIP with the School Advisory Council
• Encourage the acceptance of individual responsibility and the development of initiative on the part of all staff
• Attend meetings of the school staff, and enlist the cooperation of all staff members in the solution of school-related issues
• Participate in the appointment, re-appointment, promotion, dismissal, and performance evaluation of all school staff as assigned
• Direct and supervise the labor of all employees in the school, and be responsible for the efficiency of employees
• Administer regulations affecting scholarship and discipline, and counsel with students as needed
• Maintain desirable relationships with school patrons, and counsel with them concerning student progress and achievement
• Certify the compliance of individual students with the requirements for promotion or graduation, based on records and reports from teachers
• Assist with the communication of all official business of the school
• Supervise the proper use and preservation of buildings, grounds, furnishings, equipment, and facilities of the school
• Submit to the Principal, as may be required, reports covering all details of the work of the school
• Ensure that grade report cards are properly completed and issued at designated times
• Ensure that all interschool contests and all other school-sponsored activities are under the direct and complete control of the school administration, and that finances related to such school activities are handled the same as other school fun
• Ensure that all school purchases are made through authorized individual school purchase orders and comply with statutory requirements, as well as Board policies
• Ensure that receipts are issued for all funds received regardless of source
• Submit financial reports to appropriate staff, submit all accounting books for audit as requested
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
• All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.