Assistant Principal​/Darlington County Schools

Job Description

Description:

Assistant Principal

$68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time (215-day position)

(salary is adjusted according to verified administrative experience and degree level)

Darlington County Schools

2026 - 2027 School Year

Exempt

Principal

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification
• Masters' Degree required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in teaching or educational administration
• Administrative experience preferred
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal
• Assists principal in developing schedules of classes and extracurricular activities
• Assists principal in preparing of student schedules
• Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Requisition s supplies, textbooks and equipment; conducts inventories; maintains records and checks receipts for such material
• Cooperates and conducts safety inspections, metal detector checks, search baton and safety drill practice activities
  
  Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
• Serves with parent, faculty and student groups as requested
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct
• Coordinates 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 students
• Counsels students in adjustment, disciplinary and academic problems as appropriate
• Assists in supervision of substitute teachers
• Assists in the implementation of the school's emergency preparedness plan
• Assists in the formal and informal evaluation of certified and classified personnel
• Assists in supervision of building maintenance
• Participates in professional meetings and educational conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Verify needed credentials by contacting the South Carolina Department of Education at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

This 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.

CLOSING DATE: until filled