Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Sampson County Schools Midway High - Newton Grove, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5866347
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Assistant Principal

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students;
• Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services;
• Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff;
• Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration;
• Three years previous teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License for School Administrator
  - Principal;
• Must hold/obtain and maintain a valid license to drive a bus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in or supporting high needs schools;
• Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
• Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities.
• Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities.
• Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program.
• Ensures that school-based staff are aware of SCS board of education policies.
• Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system.
• Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan.
• Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.
• Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process.
• Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools.
• Establishes and…