Principal (2026-2027 SY), Locust Grove Middle

Henry County Schools•Locust Grove, GA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Principal at Locust Grove Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year, falling under the Leadership Services Division. The role is exempt and requires 244 work days. The Principal is responsible for ensuring high-quality instructional implementation, fostering strong communication with parents and the community, managing staffing needs, developing and monitoring school improvement plans, evaluating employees, supervising student and staff conduct, establishing a positive school climate, implementing safety procedures, and managing the school budget.

Requirements

Master's degree in educational leadership.
Knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instruction.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Nice To Haves

Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership, preferred.
Minimum of six years of educational experience to include a minimum of three years of administrative experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure high quality implementation of instructional expectations, including balanced instruction, standards, and formative assessment.
Establish and maintain clear, consistent communications with parents, families, and community partners to receive input and feedback on the effectiveness of the school, to improve family engagement, and to resolve concerns.
Anticipate and plan for staffing needs; meet all staffing timelines.
Develop, implement, and monitor Continuous School Improvement Plans (CSIP) that aim to improve student performance.
Observe and evaluate the performance of employees.
Supervise student and staff conduct and monitor their progress toward achieving specified goals.
Establish a positive school climate that includes high expectations, interactive teaching, clearly defined goals and objectives.
Implement procedures to ensure a safe and orderly school environment.
Develop and manage a school budget according to established regulations and guidelines.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.