Principal - South Gwinnett HS - Administration - School

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Snellville, GA is seeking a Principal for South Gwinnett High School to lead an instructional program and manage school operations.

The role requires Educational Leadership Tier II, a Master's in a related field, and 3+ years of teaching plus 2 years in admin; you will build a school vision, foster a positive climate, supervise faculty, and use data to improve student achievement. Standard hours are 40 per week with a 245-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field required.
• Tier II Educational Leadership certification required or eligible for Tier II program.
• Doctoral or Specialist degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership to build a cohesive educational program.
• Oversee school climate and create a high-expectation learning environment.
• Manage human resources, hiring, induction, and mentoring.
• Oversee teacher evaluation and professional growth processes.
• Oversee school operations, safety, and facilities management.
• Coordinate communication with teachers, students, families and the community.
• Maintain professionalism and promote continuous improvement.
• Use data to drive school success and student achievement.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & planning

Instructional technology

Leadership ability

Education

Master's degree

Specialist's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

Principal - South Gwinnett HS - Administration - School JobID: 103271

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Job Code: Principal - HS - 040008

Standard Hours: 40

Department: Administration - School - 240000

Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $130,900.00/Annually

Maximum Salary: $169,481.00/Annually

Scheduled Days: 245

Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold Educational Leadership - Tier II certification at Level 6 or higher required 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.
• 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.

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.