Assistant Principal, High School (615B) [208]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking an Assistant Principal at a high school to support the principal in daily operations, discipline, and curriculum implementation. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to guide staff and students toward school goals.

The incumbent will supervise staff, assist with curriculum development, and help manage extracurricular activities, facilities, and safety programs in a large, dynamic school system.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; Tier I Educational Leadership preferred.
• Valid Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate at level 5 preferred; Master’s Degree with GACE Ethics for Educational Leadership accepted.
• Minimum of three years of successful educational experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills; computer competence; instructional strategies linking curriculum to learners.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assists the principal in enforcing policies concerning student discipline and attendance.
• Keeps the principal apprised of school operations and developments.
• Supervises staff and assists with evaluation, curriculum improvement and staff development.
• Assists in supervising extracurricular programs and student welfare; ensures health and safety of students.
• Oversees student activities, orientation, scheduling, and organization of events.
• Assists with school facility operations and fiscal management as needed.
• Participates in disciplinary due process panels as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Curriculum alignment

Student management

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Assistant Principal, High School (615B) [208]

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal, High School

JOB CODE: 615B

SALARY SCHEDULE: Assistant Principal

WORK DAYS: 208

PAY GRADE: CAH (5, 6, or7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in the United States, serving over 105,000 students, 112 schools, over 17,000 employees and a $1B annual general fund budget.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assists the principal to provide effective leadership and guidance in the operations of the school.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Level: Master’s Degree required. A Master’s Degree with Tier I Educational Leadership preferred.
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate at level 5 preferred. A Master’s Degree and completion of the GACE Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment ( http://gace.ets.org/ ) will be accepted. Completion of an Educational Leadership program within 3 years will be required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years successful educational experience
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, computer competence, instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners, student management

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Assumes responsibility in the absence of the principal; assists in the enforcement of policies concerning student discipline and attendance.
• Keeps the principal apprised of activities, situations, and developments that effect the school operation.
• Assists in the supervision, observation, and evaluation of staff; assists with directing and improving curriculum and instruction.
• Assists with the organization and implementation of staff development; assists in the supervision of extracurricular program; assists with safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of students.
• Supervises student activities, assemblies, and other activities; assists in organizing student activities; assists with the supervision of student orientation, registration, and scheduling.
• Assists with the maintenance and operations of the school facility.
• Assists with the administration and supervision of the total school program in accordance with applicable regulations; assists with the financial operation of the school, as needed; demonstrates consistent appropriate fiscal management of funds.
• Serves as a member or facilitator of District Student Disciplinary Due Process Hearing panels, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Assistant Principal has important responsibilities in the school community. As such, the actions of this position are potentially subject to a high degree of public and community scrutiny and must always reflect the efficient and effective use of resources. The candidate must demonstrate operational and financial acumen and deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, various groups and organizations, and a diverse community.

JOB DETAILS

Job ID: 5973548

Application Deadline: Nov 11, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

LOCATION

LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL - 0512 - Marietta, Georgia

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head