Assistant Principal, High School

Leadership - Position - Assistant Principal HS

Job Number 2400132617

Start Date 07/09/2026

Open Date 12/01/2025

Closing Date 03/13/2026

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal, High School

JOB CODE: 615B

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Assistant Principal

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORK DAYS: 208

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: CAH (5, 6, or7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

This is an open posting for those interested in Assistant Principal (AP) positions for the 2026-2027 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 103,000 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.

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

2.

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 Assessment (http://gace.ets.org/) will be accepted. Completion of an Educational Leadership program within 3 years will be required.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

2.

Assumes responsibility in the absence of the principal; assists in the enforcement of policies concerning student discipline and attendance.

3.

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

4.

Assists in the supervision, observation, and evaluation of staff; assists with directing and improving curriculum and instruction.

5.

Assists with the organization and implementation of staff development; assists in the supervision of extracurricular program; assists with safeguarding the health, safety, and welfare of students.

6.

Supervises student activities, assemblies, and other activities; assists in organizing student activities; assists with the supervision of student orientation, registration, and scheduling.

7.

Assists with the maintenance and operations of the school facility.

8.

Assists with the administration and supervision of the total school program in accordance with applicable regulations; assists with the financial operation of the school, as needed; demonstrates consistent appropriate fiscal management of funds.

9.

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

10.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

OTHER INFORMATION: The Assistant Principal has important responsibilities in the school community. As such, the actions of this position are potentially subject to a high degree of public and community scrutiny and must always reflect the efficient and effective use of resources. The candidate must demonstrate operational and financial acumen and deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, various groups and organizations, and a diverse community.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The following supporting documents must be uploaded via the CCSD Applicant Tracking Application System. Applications for this position will not be considered if all documents are not uploaded.

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Copy of your Teaching/Leadership Certificates
• Most Recent Summative or Annual Evaluation