Principal - Parkview HS - Administration - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Lilburn (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Lilburn, GA seeks a Principal for Parkview High School to lead instructional programs and school operations. The role emphasizes building a shared vision, fostering a positive climate, and guiding data-driven instructional decisions to support student achievement.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration with teachers and families, and a commitment to professional development and ethical practice within a large urban-school system.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field required.
• Specialist's Degree in related field preferred.
• Doctoral Degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the grade levels assigned to the schools.
• Build and sustain a school vision with shared leadership.
• Oversee school climate and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage human resources to recruit and develop staff.
• Oversee teacher evaluation and feedback processes.
• Ensure effective school operations and resource management.
• Lead communication with teachers, students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional standards and ongoing professional development.
• Support continual student achievement through data-informed decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal relations

Organization & planning

Instructional technology

Staff development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Specialist's degree preferred

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold Educational Leadership - Tier II certification at Level 6 or higher or be eligible for a non-renewable Ed Leadership - Tier II certificate field while completing Ed Leadership - Tier II program requirements at a Specialist level or higher for professional certification (Required)

Education Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related field Required
• Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
• Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 3 years of successful teaching experience required, preferably at the same level of the administrative position to be held Required
• 2 years in an administrative role Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of most effective practices in curriculum, instruction, and child development
• Ability to work effectively with teachers and other education colleagues
• Ability to provide leadership to staff
• Proficiency in oral and written communications
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations
• Demonstrated skills in organization and planning
• Proficient in the use of instructional technology

Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for leading and implementing a cohesive educational program specific for the grade levels in assigned schools.

• Provide instructional leadership.
  • Build and sustain a school vision.
  • Shared leadership.
  • Lead a learning community.
  • Utilize data to make instructional decisions.
  • Monitor curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Oversee the school climate.
  • Foster and sustain the school climate.
  • Address internal and external dynamics at work in the school.
  • Establish 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
• Provide human resource administration to maintain effective operations.
  • Select quality teachers and other employees.
  • Induct and support new teachers.
  • Mentor novice teachers.
  • Provide professional growth opportunities.
  • Establish mentoring programs based on effective practices.
  • Retain 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.
• Provide school management and local school operations oversight.
  • Coordinate safety, daily operations, and maintenance of the facility.
  • Utilize data to manage student achievement.
  • Seek and allocate fiscal resources appropriately.
  • Organize and manage technology resources.
  • Manage financial resources effectively.
• Manage communication and community relations at the local school.
  • Demonstrate effective communication.
  • Communicate with teachers, students, parents, and families.
  • Communicate with the larger community.
• Maintain professionalism and a cohesive learning environment.
  • Demonstrate professional standards for the principalship.
  • Exhibit ethical behavior.
  • Serve as a role model.
  • Participate in professional development for continuous improvement.
• Support continual student achievement.
  • 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.
• Performance 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.

Principal - Parkview HS - Administration - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools Parkview High - Lilburn, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job ID: 5982402 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

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

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]