Assistant Principal - High School

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Jones County High School
• Date Available:
  
  11/10/2026

Jones County School System

Position Title:

Assistant Principal

School:
Jones County High School

Reports To:

Principal of School

Effective Date:
November 10, 2026

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Starting Salary:
Commensurate with educational background/experience - 11-month contract

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the principal:

• assist in leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the school in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
• assist in program development and improvement across academics and extra-curriculars, as well as in professional faculty/staff development.

Essential Functions Assists in:

• Development and administration of school programs consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Leveraging a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Framework to drive effective data-driven decision-making for school accountability and improved outcomes.
• Support of systems thinking to drive culture to encourage actions which lead to better outcomes for continuous improvement cycles.
• Providing a visible and supportive leadership presence.
• Galvanizing teams of teachers to support a shared vision with an unwavering commitment to a defined standard of excellence from a school accountability lens.
• Holding instructional leaders to a high standard of accountability in support of a positive and safe learning environment, a collaborative culture, a focus on learning, and attention to results.
• Engaging consistently and effectively with a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, families, community organizations, business partners, and law enforcement.
• Leveraging a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and maintains a focus on pathways to ensure that the individualized needs of students are met.
• Providing leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promoting a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Encouraging staff to continue to grow professionally and to engage in action research with implementation of new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducting ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinating with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizing and conducting efficient and effective meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques and effective data-driven decision making.
• Involving staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encouraging parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensuring that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervising and evaluating teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and making recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of efficient and effective, standards-aligned and data-driven planning processes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of how to…