Assistant Principal - HS - 2026-2027

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Assistant Principal - HS to support the Principal in delivering a cohesive educational program across assigned high schools. You will provide instructional leadership, help build a shared vision, and foster a positive school climate.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, teacher development, performance evaluation, and effective communication with staff, students, families, and the community. A Master’s degree and Ed Leadership credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field required.
• Educational Leadership: Tier I/II certification eligibility required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in leading a cohesive educational program for assigned high school.
• Provide instructional leadership and help build a shared school vision.
• Foster a positive school climate and facilitate shared leadership.
• Utilize data to guide instructional decisions and monitor curriculum and assessment.
• Oversee human resource processes, teacher induction, and professional growth.
• Participate in teacher evaluation and ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization & planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Position Type: Principals & Asst. Principals/ Assist Principal - HS

Job Details

• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: All Schools
• Date Available: 11/02/2026
• Job Code: Assist Principal - HS - 040004
• Standard Hours: 40
• Department: Administration - School - 240000
• Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $74,813.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $111,379.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 205

Target Openings: 10

License and Certification Qualifications

• Educational Leadership - Tier I certification at Level 5 or higher or Ed Leadership - Tier II Required or
• Be eligible for a non-renewable Ed Leadership - Tier I certificate field while completing Ed Leadership Tier I program requirements for professional certification.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years successful teaching experience, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held. Preferred

Skills Qualifications

• Knowledge of most effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and child development.
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and other education colleagues.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated skills in organization and planning.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal in leading and implementing a cohesive educational program specific for the grade levels in assigned schools.
  • Provide instructional leadership.
    • Assist in building and sustaining a school vision.
    • Assist in facilitating shared leadership.
    • Assist in leading a learning community.
    • Utilize data to make instructional decisions.
    • Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  • Oversee school climate through communicating clear objectives.
    • Assist in fostering and sustaining the school climate.
    • Address internal and external dynamics at work in the school.
    • Support a learning environment based on high expectations and respect for all individuals.
    • Manage conflict and crisis in a timely and expert manner.
    • Practice shared decision making.
  • Execute human resource administration functions.
    • Assist in selecting quality teachers and other employees.
    • Induct and support new teachers.
    • Mentor novice teachers.
    • Provide professional growth opportunities.
    • Establish mentoring programs based on effective practice.
    • Assist in retaining quality staff.
  • Oversee the teacher evaluation process.
    • Provide a positive climate for teacher evaluation.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to teacher evaluation.
    • Document teacher performance in multiple ways.
    • Follow legal guidelines for teacher evaluation.
  • Participate in organizational management planning and activities.
    • Assist in coordinating safety, daily operations, and maintenance of the facility.
    • Utilize data in organizational management.
    • Assist in seeking and allocating fiscal resources.
    • Organize and manage technology resources.
  • Oversee communication and community relations for the local school.
    • Demonstrate effective communication.
    • Communicate with teachers, students, parents, and families.
    • Communicate with the larger community.
  • Exhibit professionalism and demonstrate professional standards.
    • Exhibit ethical behavior.
    • Serve as a role model.
    • Participate in professional development for continuous improvement.
  • Influence student achievement at the local school.
    • Exert influence on teaching quality and student learning by encouraging, supporting, and facilitating.
    • Set, support, and sustain a focus on school goals and school-wide student achievement.
    • Utilize data to guide school success.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.