Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Sampson County Schools Lakewood High - Salemburg, North Carolina Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Sampson County Schools Job Details Job ID: 5866346 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Assistant Principal

POSITION PURPOSE:

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of best practices to ensure the academic growth of all students; Extensive knowledge of school-based management, curriculum, organizational patterns, school operations, and student services; Extensive knowledge of the evaluation process of professional staff; Considerable knowledge of computer skills, specifically, e-mails, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and instructional technology; Excellent customer service skills; Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail; Ability to maintain a highly motivated staff by providing a healthy and safe work environment and by communicating with employees in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgment; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in School Administration; Three years previous teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator's License for School Administrator- Principal; Must hold/obtain and maintain a valid license to drive a bus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in or supporting high needs schools; Knowledge of and experience with the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) for evaluating professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a member of the school administrative team and assists the principal in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member. Assists with the development of a master schedule and related duty assignments; assists with student orientation and registration activities. Assists in the preparation and management of the school budget and allocations according to local, state, and federal policies and regulations; works to involve school staff in setting budget priorities. Provides direction to school staff in implementing goals and plans to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total school program. Ensures that school-based staff are aware of SCS board of education policies. Ensures the school is compatible with the legal, financial, and organizational structure of the school system. Ensures the School Improvement Plan is followed and reviewed throughout the school year; implements a system for regular self-assessment and following through by adjusting to the School Improvement Plan. Assists with ensuring that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program. Supervises, observes, and evaluates the performance of school staff as directed by the Principal in a timely manner according to an annual observation/evaluation schedule; identifies effective teaching and learning strategies with the ability to convey the impact of effectiveness to the change process. Maintains records relating to materials, supplies, and equipment which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. Attends meetings, professional development, and conferences to stay abreast of current policies and procedures relating to local, state, and federal policies and regulations for public schools. Establishes and maintains relationships with the parent-teacher organization and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster parent and community involvement. Designs, delivers, and facilitates differentiated professional development opportunities that support school staff growth and improvement, including those that are new to the field. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a school environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Travel required both in and outside of Sampson County. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Nathan Chabot , Principal Lakewood High Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education