What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal, High School (610A)[235] position at Cobb County School District?
This is an open posting for those interested in principal positions for the 2026-2027 school year. By submitting your application, you inform the Leadership Management Office in Human Resources and the School Leadership Division that you are interested in a principal position for the upcoming school year. Tier I interviews will begin Winter 2026. Click here to view the Principal Selection Process.
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: The principal position provides vision and leadership in the ongoing establishment of goals, strategic planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning to ensure that each student is provided with a rich and rigorous educational experience.
Cobb County School District Leadership Competencies
Through cross-divisional work, Cobb County's Human Resources and School Leadership Divisions have developed a set of core competencies that serve as expectations of school leaders within the Cobb County School District. The three broad competencies the district expects leaders to possess are the ability to lead yourself, to lead others, and to lead the work. Within each competency, there are key indicators aligned with leadership abilities for predicted success in leading a school within the Cobb County School District. The Core Competencies and key indicators serve as a consistent thread through identification & recruitment, development, selection, and support to ensure each school is governed by a leader demonstrating the highest level of excellence.
Core Competencies
Educational Level: Master Degree in Educational Leadership, Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership preferred
Certification/License Required: GA Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher; or comparable certificate from out-of-state which must meet GA Professional Standards Commission requirements
Experience: 6 years successful educational experience including 3 years administrative experience
Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; leadership; communication; planning
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Duties
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; communicates effectively and appropriately within the school and community; promotes public relations and facilitates positive communications between the school and community; observes and evaluates the performance of employees; interviews and recommends applicants for employment according to federal, state and county policies and procedures; supervises student and staff conduct and monitors their progress toward achieving specified goals.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of curriculum, and evaluates the instructional program.
Establishes a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
Appropriately organizes and supervises coordinates programs, tasks, and materials to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness; organizes all curricular and extracurricular activities of the students and school; assures optimism intra-and inter-school articulation, coordination, and program implementation.
Implements Student Advisement (SA), Student Support Team (SST), and Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT) functions according to guidelines; monitors school-wide goal setting, implementation, and evaluation.
Administers and improves the total school program in compliance with all procedures, standards, and regulations; allocates resources, supervises personnel, and coordinates schedules.
Implements procedures to assure the safety and welfare of students and staff including traffic control and student transportation.
Supervises the maintenance and operation of all school facilities and grounds; organizes and manages meetings, conflicts, reports, and paperwork.
Develops a school budget, accounts for school funds, and administers all budget related matters according to established state and county regulations and guidelines; reviews disbursement packages for proper documentation and signatures in accordance with local school accounting procedures; determines the validity and appropriateness of purchases; demonstrates consistently appropriate fiscal management of funds for which he/she is responsible in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
OTHER INFORMATION: The 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.
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: The principal position provides vision and leadership in the ongoing establishment of goals, strategic planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning to ensure that each student is provided with a rich and rigorous educational experience.
Cobb County School District Leadership Competencies
Through cross-divisional work, Cobb County's Human Resources and School Leadership Divisions have developed a set of core competencies that serve as expectations of school leaders within the Cobb County School District. The three broad competencies the district expects leaders to possess are the ability to lead yourself, to lead others, and to lead the work. Within each competency, there are key indicators aligned with leadership abilities for predicted success in leading a school within the Cobb County School District. The Core Competencies and key indicators serve as a consistent thread through identification & recruitment, development, selection, and support to ensure each school is governed by a leader demonstrating the highest level of excellence.
Core Competencies
- Leading Yourself
- Communication
- Decision-Making
- Professional Growth
- Stress Management
- Self-Efficacy
- Resourceful
- Leading Others
- Relationships
- Conflict Management
- Building Capacity
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Consistency
- Leading the Work
- Safety
- Finances
- Academics
- Innovation
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
Educational Level: Master Degree in Educational Leadership, Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership preferred
Certification/License Required: GA Educational Leadership Certificate, Level 5 or higher; or comparable certificate from out-of-state which must meet GA Professional Standards Commission requirements
Experience: 6 years successful educational experience including 3 years administrative experience
Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; leadership; communication; planning
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Duties
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance; communicates effectively and appropriately within the school and community; promotes public relations and facilitates positive communications between the school and community; observes and evaluates the performance of employees; interviews and recommends applicants for employment according to federal, state and county policies and procedures; supervises student and staff conduct and monitors their progress toward achieving specified goals.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of curriculum, and evaluates the instructional program.
Establishes a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
Appropriately organizes and supervises coordinates programs, tasks, and materials to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness; organizes all curricular and extracurricular activities of the students and school; assures optimism intra-and inter-school articulation, coordination, and program implementation.
Implements Student Advisement (SA), Student Support Team (SST), and Instructional Lead Teacher (ILT) functions according to guidelines; monitors school-wide goal setting, implementation, and evaluation.
Administers and improves the total school program in compliance with all procedures, standards, and regulations; allocates resources, supervises personnel, and coordinates schedules.
Implements procedures to assure the safety and welfare of students and staff including traffic control and student transportation.
Supervises the maintenance and operation of all school facilities and grounds; organizes and manages meetings, conflicts, reports, and paperwork.
Develops a school budget, accounts for school funds, and administers all budget related matters according to established state and county regulations and guidelines; reviews disbursement packages for proper documentation and signatures in accordance with local school accounting procedures; determines the validity and appropriateness of purchases; demonstrates consistently appropriate fiscal management of funds for which he/she is responsible in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
OTHER INFORMATION: The 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