Principal, Education Administration

Overview

Position: Principal ) – Bartow County Schools, Cartersville, Georgia (Multiple Locations)

Location: TBD

Job : 5501301

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

JOB TITLE: Principal for the  School Year

CALENDAR: 236 days

LOCATION: TBD

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
• Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school
• Ensure compliance with all laws, board policies and civil regulations
• Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement and instructional goals
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school; observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development
• Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance
• Ensure a safe, orderly learning and activity environment
• File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline matters
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel
• Notify school system officials when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
• Research and collect data regarding the needs of students
• Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment
• Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature
• Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees, and visitors
• Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters
• Maintain a master schedule to be posted for all teachers
• Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech
• Maintain and account for all student activity funds and money collected from students
• Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records
• Ensure that student records are complete and current
• Protect confidentiality of records and information
• Attend required committee meetings (e.g.: fund-raising, curriculum, etc.) and extra school-sponsored functions and extracurricular events
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of three years administrator experience
• Minimum L6, Georgia PSC Educator/Leadership certification - must hold or be eligible for the Tier II Educational Leadership field
• Minimum five years teaching experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written)

The Bartow County Board of Education reserves the right to accept equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable. The Bartow County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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