Elementary Principal

DeKalb County School District is accepting applications for the following position: Elementary Principal Location: Smoke Rise Elementary School School Year: 2026-2027 Position Summary: Lead the development and implementation of the school's vision, manage daily operations, and ensure a safe learning environment while serving as the chief executive and instructional authority. Oversee educational functions, staff evaluations, student discipline, professional development, and community relations. Provide strategic input on the organization's long and short-term plans, translating plans into objectives for the assigned function and aligning assigned teams towards common goals. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Education, Education Administration, or closely related area from a Professional StandardsCommission approved accredited college or university is required.• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative leadership experience is required• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above required. If a level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of DCSD policies and procedures.• Knowledge of educational leadership practices and protocols.• Knowledge of all relevant federal, state, and local laws.• Ability to make critical strategic decisions that have a significant impact on the organization.• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to lead managers and senior managers and align teams toward common goals.• Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non-profit educational and/or service organization.• Superior critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.• Excellent data and financial analysis skills and the ability to maintain fiscal accountability for assigned functions.• Ability to translate broad strategic plans into objectives for assigned functions.• Superior communication skills and the ability to interact with other organization leaders, providing thought and pushback on ideas.• Ability to represent the organization internally and externally, and coordinate and collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local organizations.• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.• Ability to make quality decisions that impact the team and direction of project work.• Ability to create and maintain a safe, orderly, and conducive environment for teaching and learning.