2026-2027 Assistant Principal Middle School

TITLE:

Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

To assist in the overall leadership of providing a 21st century instructional experience that helps students to master subject matter and skills in order to become civically responsible and are college and career ready Qualifications Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university Valid Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education with endorsement codes 486 A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience Adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Hazlehurst City School District, Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and other specified agencies General Responsibilities Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal Works with the principal in scheduling classes and extra-curricular activities Assists in the preparation of student schedules and/or teachers Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests Helps to requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities Assists in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services Cooperates in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary, all the while affording the students due process rights Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups and committees as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct Assists in the evaluation of staff members and support personnel Assists in maintaining favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall school objectives and programs Assists in maintaining and controlling the various local funds generated by student activity Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events Assists in establishing and maintaining a favorable learning climate Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of curricula Assists in fostering good interpersonal relationships among students and staff Keeps abreast of trends, developments, and research as they relate to education and school operation. Support division philosophy initiatives and programs Assists in the coordination and supervision of guidance services; Helps supervise curriculum planning; makes studies of curriculum in cooperation with department heads, team leaders, grade-level chairpersons, and central office representatives; Performs related work as required Communication Uses appropriate grammar and syntax - verbal and written Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner Provides a monthly calendar for communication with the Superintendent, faculty, and staff Demonstrates courtesy and impartiality in relationships with faculty, staff, and other associates Provides an opportunity for faculty and staff input and incorporate their recommendations into the decision-making process where appropriate Parents and Community Communicates school and organizational goals to parents periodically throughout the school year Listens effectively to the ideas, grievances, and complaints of parents and make a reasonable effort to resolve such issues Informs the community about school and organizational goals throughout the school year Provides current information on promotion/retention requirements, graduation requirements, and testing schedules Communicates the special academic needs to parents such as being at-risk of failure on a required state test, etc. Promotes parental involvement Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, and the designee of the Superintendent 2026-2027 Assistant Principal Middle School 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 119 Robert McDaniel Dr, Hazlehurst, MS 39083 Full-time Hazlehurst City School District 21 reviews

Full-time TITLE:

Assistant Principal

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

To assist in the overall leadership of providing a 21st century instructional experience that helps students to master subject matter and skills in order to become civically responsible and are college and career ready Qualifications Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university Valid Educator License issued by the Mississippi Department of Education with endorsement codes 486 A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience Adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by the Hazlehurst City School District, Mississippi Department of Education (MDE), and other specified agencies General Responsibilities Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school Serves as principal in the absence of the regular principal Works with the principal in scheduling classes and extra-curricular activities Assists in the preparation of student schedules and/or teachers Works with department heads and faculty in compiling the annual budget requests Helps to requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking on receipts for such materials Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities Assists in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services Cooperates in the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body, and deals with special cases as necessary, all the while affording the students due process rights Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups and committees as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct Assists in the evaluation of staff members and support personnel Assists in maintaining favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for overall school objectives and programs Assists in maintaining and controlling the various local funds generated by student activity Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events Assists in establishing and maintaining a favorable learning climate Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of curricula Assists in fostering good interpersonal relationships among students and staff Keeps abreast of trends, developments, and research as they relate to education and school operation. Support division philosophy initiatives and programs Assists in the coordination and supervision of guidance services; Helps supervise curriculum planning; makes studies of curriculum in cooperation with department heads, team leaders, grade-level chairpersons, and central office representatives; Performs related work as required Communication Uses appropriate grammar and syntax - verbal and written Communicates pertinent information from meetings, conferences, and other sources in a timely and accurate manner Provides a monthly calendar for communication with the Superintendent, faculty, and staff Demonstrates courtesy and impartiality in relationships with faculty, staff, and other associates Provides an opportunity for faculty and staff input and incorporate their recommendations into the decision-making process where appropriate Parents and Community Communicates school and organizational goals to parents periodically throughout the school year Listens effectively to the ideas, grievances, and complaints of parents and make a reasonable effort to resolve such issues Informs the community about school and organizational goals throughout the school year Provides current information on promotion/retention requirements, graduation requirements, and testing schedules Communicates the special academic needs to parents such as being at-risk of failure on a required state test, etc. Promotes parental involvement Performs any other tasks as required by the Superintendent of Education, the Assistant Superintendent, and the designee of the Superintendent