Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Description: Assistant PrincipalSalary Range: $68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time (215-day position)(salary is adjusted according to verified administrative experience and degree level)Location: Darlington County SchoolsAvailable: 2026 - 2027 School YearFLSA Status: ExemptReports To: PrincipalEducation And ExperienceMinimum QualificationsAppropriate Principal or Supervisor CertificationMasters' Degree requiredThree (3) to Five (5) years of experience in teaching or educational administrationAdministrative experience preferredADEPT Evaluator training preferredSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptablePerformance ResponsibilitiesAssists the principal in the overall administration of the schoolServes as principal in the absence of the regular principalAssists principal in developing schedules of classes and extracurricular activitiesAssists principal in preparing of student schedulesWorks with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requestsRequisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment; conducts inventories; maintains records and checks receipts for such materialCooperates and conducts safety inspections, metal detector checks, search baton and safety drill practice activitiesAssumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support servicesSupervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actionsServes with parent, faculty and student groups as requestedPerforms such record-keeping functions as the principal may directCoordinates the discipline system within the school including bus and in-school discipline procedures; works with teachers to maintain effective discipline and assists with classroom management techniques; ensures statutory requirements are followed concerning suspension and/or expulsion of studentsCounsels students in adjustment, disciplinary and academic problems as appropriateAssists in supervision of substitute teachersAssists in the implementation of the school's emergency preparedness planAssists in the formal and informal evaluation of certified and classified personnelAssists in supervision of building maintenanceParticipates in professional meetings and educational conferencesPerforms other duties as assignedCredentialsVerify needed credentials by contacting the South Carolina Department of Education at: http://www.scteachers.org/DisclaimerThis job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties but a reflection of the general nature and level of work expected. The Superintendent may assign or modify responsibilities as needed to meet the evolving goals of the district.RequirementsA complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline: Online Administrative Application Note: Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed. Letter of Interest Resume Copy of current teaching certificateNOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).CLOSING DATE: until filledThe District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.