High School Assistant Principal (210)

SYSTEM-WIDE; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulding County Schools is seeking a High School Assistant Principal (210) to join our administrative team in Dallas, GA. This role is integral to leading curriculum, evaluation and school improvement under the principal’s direction, ensuring student success across programs.

The position requires Georgia Level 5 Certification in Educational Leadership (Tier I) and at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong educational background with a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Board of Education may accept alternatives to some requirements.
• Working knowledge of the total school operational plan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability with teachers, staff and stakeholders to improve instructional programs.
• Assist with the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and communicate it with stakeholders.
• Direct and supervise the labor of all employees in the school and ensure discipline and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Organizational skills

People skills

Staff supervision

Education

Georgia Level 5 Certificate in Educational Leadership (Tier I)

Job description

High School Assistant Principal (210)

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Oct 28, 2026

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in our High School Assistant Principal (210) position.

Job Summary: The High School Assistant Principal (210)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 Schoolenvironment, overseen by the 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.

Working Conditions

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3236 Atlanta Highway
• Dallas, Georgia 30132
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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