Assistant Principal - Lead School Leadership (215-Day)

Darlington County School District; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 57,646 - 80,932; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County Schools seeks an Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 school year in Darlington County, SC. This 215-day position offers a base salary on the Administrative Salary Schedule with full-time benefits.

Position requires appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification and a Master's degree, with 3–5 years of teaching or educational administration experience. ADEPT training is preferred and salary is adjusted by experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• Principal or Supervisor Certification required.
• Master's Degree required.
• 3–5 years of teaching or educational administration experience.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred.

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 of 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.

Skills

Leadership

Educational administration

Education

Master's Degree

Principal or Supervisor Certification

Job description

Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Darlington County School District Darlington County School District - Darlington , South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Darlington County School District Darlington County School District - Darlington , South Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5852148
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: Assistant Principal

Salary Range: $68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time(215-day position)
(salary is adjusted accordingto verified administrative experience and degree level)

Location: Darlington County Schools

Available: 2026- 2027School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Education and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification
• Masters' 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

Performance 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 of 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:
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.

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application systemprior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALLof the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline :

1. Online Administrative Application
Note: Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
2. Letter of Interest
3.Resume
4.Copy of current teaching certificate

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees :In additionto the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

CLOSING DATE: until filled

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kimberly Mason
• 120 E. Smith Avenue
• Darlington , South Carolina 29532
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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