Area 2 Elementary School_ Assistant Principal (Idlewood ES) 2025-2026

Idlewood Elementary School is seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Principal.

Salary Grade/Schedule: G

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Title: Assistant Principal, Elementary

Direct and provide guidance to an educational institution. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of instructional programs and manage school operations. Develop departmental short-term and long-term goals, aligned with the organization's strategic direction and cultural approach, making decisions that impact organizational success over the mid to long term.

Essential Functions

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Tasks and responsibilities will be in concurrence with implementing the Strategic Plan and Aligned Management System. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide technical expertise to the department, working on complex issues requiring an in-depth knowledge of the functional area and industry trends.
• Provide administrative and supervisory support to the principal, manage instruction, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Enhance instructional strategies, and coordinate scheduling, testing, and discipline to support educational goals.
• Oversee school operations, including facilities management, event coordination, and adherence to state and district policies.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and parents to address concerns and strengthen community relationships.
• Conduct staff evaluations, offer professional development opportunities, and oversee performance management programs.
• Lead instructional leadership initiatives by planning school-wide projects that align with educational objectives.
• Monitor behavior and discipline systems to maintain a positive learning environment within the school setting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote the educational mission while optimizing operational efficiency at the school.
• Anticipate factors that could impact strategic planning for various functional areas of the school's operations.
• May oversee the development of new methods and resolution of issues.
• May work with abstract ideas or situations.
• May represent the organization internally and externally.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three (3) years of classroom teaching, supervisory level education administration, or closely related experience required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.