Assistant Principal

Position Type:Administration/Assistant PrincipalDate Posted:5/11/2026Location:Jones County High SchoolDate Available:07/15/2026Closing Date:Unitl FilledAssistant Principal at Jones County High SchoolEffective Date: 2026-2027 School YearMinimum Qualifications: Possess or be eligible for Georgia Certification in Educational LeadershipTerms of Employment: 210-day contract; start date of July 15, 2026. State salary schedule plus local supplementSelection Procedure: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.Job Description: The position of Assistant Principal is designed to lead the planning and maintenance of an effective teaching and learning environment in the school. Responsibilities include leading the school's leadership and planning team and implementing and monitoring programs designed to meet the specific needs of the school.Qualifications include the following but are not limited to:Applicant must hold Georgia certification in Educational LeadershipHave an understanding of standards-based curriculumPossess strong content knowledge in the areas of curriculum development, assessment and instructional supervisionHas the skills necessary to lead groups in self-assessing performance, brainstorming, problem-solving, and planning for the process of improving student achievementSkilled in data analysisSkilled in working collaboratively and leading others to work as a teamAbility to visualize and implement changeScreens, selects, directs, and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff membersRelates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policyMotivates employee performance and enhances moraleMaintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in district and site professional growth programsPossesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation systemDemonstrates positive attitude while continuing to be a flexible and innovative team-builderHas knowledge of local policies, state and federal laws relating to minorsSupervises and manages site operations to assure safety and efficiencyImplements and monitors special programsOutstanding communication, presentation, relationship building, and networking skillsAbility to articulate school and district policyEnergetic approach to responsibilities