Principal \"All Call\" 2026-2027 School Year

To Be Announced; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muscogee County School District is seeking a Principal to provide the vision and leadership needed to promote high academic achievement for all students. This role requires a Master's degree and leadership certification, plus several years of classroom and leadership experience.

The position focuses on instructional leadership, curriculum and data-driven improvement, and collaboration with central offices and the community. Full-time with a competitive salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required.
• Leadership certification (SRL or PRL) Tier II.
• At least 3 years as a K-12 classroom teacher and 3 years as Principal/Assistant Principal or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to promote and sustain high academic achievement.
• Carry out the district strategic plan and align with GA Leader Key Standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in curriculum, instruction and data analysis; lead in best practices to improve achievement.
• Demonstrate operational and financial acumen and engage with community and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Leadership

Organization

Data analysis

Education

Master's Degree or higher

Leadership Certification (SRL or PRL) Tier II

Job description

Principal "All Call" 2026-2027 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5554652

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE:

Principal

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: PrincipalSalary Schedule

WORK DAYS: 240

LOCATION: To Be Announced

This is an All Call posting for those interested in Principal positions f or existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Principal provides the vision and leadership to promote and sustain high academic achievement for all students and successfully carry out the implementationofthe District strategic plan; demonstrates proficiency in the GA Leader Key Standards; possess strong knowledge and work based experience in curriculum and instruction and data analysis;possesses a proven track record in participating and leading in best practices that result in increasing academic achievement; displays proficiency in the integration of instructional technology; demonstrates operational and financial acumen; and deals sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, and all internal and external customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Educational Level:

Master's Degree or higher

2. Certification/License:

Leadership Certification (SRL or PRL) Tier II

3. Experience:

-Three years successful experience as a K-12 classroom teacherand
-Three years successful experience as Principalor Assistant Principalor acombination of the above with other instructional leadership positions

4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Communication; planning; leadership; organization

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Reed , Senior Director of Human Resources
• Muscogee County Public Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]