Assistant Principal / Darlington County Schools - Hiring Pool

Description: Assistant Principal

Salary Range: $68,289 Base Salary - Administrative Salary Schedule/Full-time (215-day position)

(salary is adjusted according to verified administrative experience and degree level)

Location: Darlington County Schools

Available: 2026 - 2027 School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Education And Experience

Mimimum Qualifications

• Appropriate Principal or Supervisor Certification
• Masters' Degree required
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in teaching or educational administration
• Administrative experience preferred
• ADEPT Evaluator training preferred
  
  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school
• Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal
• Assists principal in developing schedules of classes and extracurricular activities
• Assists principal in preparing of student schedules
• Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests
• Requisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment; conducts inventories; maintains records and checks receipts for such material
• Cooperates and conducts safety inspections, metal detector checks, search baton and safety drill practice activities
• Assumes responsibility for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions
• Serves with parent, faculty and student groups as requested
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct
• Coordinates the discipline system within the school including bus and in-school discipline procedures; works with teachers to maintain effective discipline and assists with classroom management techniques; ensures statutory requirements are followed concerning suspension and/or expulsion of students
• Counsels students in adjustment, disciplinary and academic problems as appropriate
• Assists in supervision of substitute teachers
• Assists in the implementation of the school's emergency preparedness plan
• Assists in the formal and informal evaluation of certified and classified personnel
• Assists in supervision of building maintenance
• Participates in professional meetings and educational conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Credentials

Verify needed credentials by contacting the South Carolina Department of Education at: http://www.scteachers.org/

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties but a reflection of the general nature and level of work expected. The Superintendent may assign or modify responsibilities as needed to meet the evolving goals of the district.

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Online Administrative Application Note: Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
• Letter of Interest
• Résumé
• Copy of current teaching certificate
  
  

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a “Request to Interview for Transfer” form must be submitted to the Human Resources Department for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 at 12:00 Noon or until filled

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.