Principal

Teach Georgia • Washington, GA

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About The Position

The Wilkes County Board of Education is seeking a Principal for the Primary School for the 2025-2026 school year, effective July 14, 2025. The position requires a valid Georgia Certification in Educational Leadership-Tier 2 and a minimum of three years of experience in public school administration, along with five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. The Board may consider alternative qualifications as appropriate.

Requirements

• Valid Georgia Certification in Educational Leadership-Tier 2
• At least three years experience in public school administration
• At least five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Supports and carries out policies of the Board of Education
• Communicates effectively and appropriately within the school and community
• Assists in the evaluation and development of curriculum, including special education, remedial education, and other instructional programs
• Observes and evaluates the performance of employees
• Supervises student and staff conduct and monitors their progress toward achieving specified goals
• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school and maintaining student discipline
• Develops and maintains high morale in students and staff
• Interviews and recommends applicants for employment according to federal, state, and county policies and procedures
• Administers and improves the school program in compliance with all procedures, standards, and regulations
• Establishes a school schedule that provides satisfactorily for not only the regular instructional program but also for other activities
• Promotes professional growth of instructional personnel
• Organizes and coordinates programs, tasks, and materials to enhance student learning and teacher effectiveness
• Monitors student academic progress and maintains communications with parents about such progress
• Organizes and manages meetings, conflicts, reports, and paperwork
• Determines the validity and appropriateness of purchases
• Demonstrates consistently appropriate fiscal management of funds for which they are responsible in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
• Establishes emergency preparedness programs and conducts drills related to the programs
• Informs the superintendent and other central office personnel about activities and problems in the school
• Completes reports accurately and punctually
• Utilizes the services of system-wide personnel in an efficient manner
• Promotes good attendance by students and staff
• Performs such other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree