Assistant Principal, Middle School (615C) [208]

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Principal, Middle School

JOB CODE:  615C

DIVISION:  Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Assistant Principal

DEPARTMENT:  Leadership

WORK DAYS:  208

REPORTS TO:  Principal

PAY GRADE:  CAM (5, 6, or 7)

FLSA:  Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY:  Monthly

This is an open posting for those interested in Assistant Principal (AP) positions for the 2025-2026 school year. Submitting a general AP application enables us to obtain your references before specific school AP positions are posted in the spring. Specific school AP positions will be added as they become available. You must add to your application any specific school AP positions that are posted in order to be considered.

The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in Georgia and among the largest in the United States, serving over 105,000 students, 112 schools, over 18,000 employees and a $1B annual general fund budget.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Assists the principal to provide effective leadership and guidance in the operations of the school.

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Educational Level: Master’s Degree required. A Master’s Degree with Tier I Educational Leadership preferred.

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Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Educational Leadership Certificate at level 5 preferred. A Master’s Degree and completion of the GACE Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership (380) Assessment (http://gace.ets.org/) will be accepted. Completion of an Educational Leadership program within 3 years will be required.

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Experience: Minimum of three (3) years successful educational experience

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Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, computer competence, instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners, student management

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Assumes responsibility in the absence of the principal.

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Assists in the enforcement of policies concerning student discipline and attendance.

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Keeps the principal apprised of activities, situations, and developments that effect the school operation.

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Assists in the supervision, observation and evaluation of staff.

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Assists with directing and improving curriculum and instruction.

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Assists with the organization and implementation of staff development.

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Assists in the supervision of the extracurricular programs.

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Assists with safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of students.

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Assists in organizing and supervising student activities, assemblies and other activities.

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Assists in the maintenance and operations of the school facility.

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Assists with the supervision of student orientation, registration, and scheduling.

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Assists with the administration and supervision of the total school program in accordance with applicable regulations.

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Serves as a member or facilitator of District Student Disciplinary Due Process Hearing panels, as needed.

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Assists with the financial operation of the school as needed.

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Demonstrates consistent appropriate fiscal management of funds.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.