Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Administrative Staff

Date Posted:
7/13/2026

Location:
BLUFFTON MIDDLE POSITION PURPOSE: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. To assist and support the principal, as assigned.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the implementation of the school's vision, goals and strategies.
• Assists with the orientation of newly assigned staff members and in their development.
• Serves as an instructional leader, utilizing data to assist with the development and monitoring of educational goals and initiatives that promote improved academic achievement for all students.
• Confers with teachers and students concerning educational and behavioral initiatives in the school.
• Assists the principal with interviewing, hiring, professional development and appraising the work performance of all employees.
• Assists the principal with planning and monitoring the school budgets.
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of a school-wide discipline plan.
• Assists the principal with the preparation of class schedules, cumulative records and attendance reports.
• Assists with the planning, organization and implementation of school activities.
• Assists in providing for the safety and security of all students and staff.
• Assists in the coordination and/or supervision of support services, including maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs and building maintenance.
• Assists with routine inspections of the school plant.
• Assists in planning and supervising fire drills and emergency preparedness programs.
• Develops and implements a personal professional growth plan as approved by the principal.
• Helps to promote good school and community relationships, including appropriate public relations activities.
• Acts for the principal in his/her absence.
• Supervisory Responsibilities.
• Assists the principal with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the school district's policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Assists the principal with supervising the instructional program and assists teachers in personal growth.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.



QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for a South Carolina Principal's Certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assume a leadership role.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to accomplish research projects and make solid recommendations for action.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of people and to successfully support, encourage and challenge others to be the best that they can be.
• Ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with Board Policy.

EXPERIENCE :

• A minimum of a master's degree in education.
• At least three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher and demonstrated supervisory and administrative abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.


Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

REPORTS TO: Principal



DAYS PER YEAR: 210 (Elementary & Middle Schools), 220 (High Schools)



SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Scale, Elementary Schools Level 207, Middle Schools Level 208, and High Schools Level 209



EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative



APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.



FLSA STATUS: Exempt


EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:


1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.


2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.


3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).


Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________


Employee's Signature: ___________________________________


Date: __________________________


THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER