Top 37 School principal Jobs in South Carolina

Elementary School Principal
Chester County School District —Chester, SC
- $86,803 - $121,166 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
Head of Lower School
Mason Preparatory School —Charleston, SC
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Secondary School Principal
Chester County School District —Chester, SC
- $95,130 - $115,614 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- High school
Principal
Discovery School at Rock Hill —Rock Hill, SC
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
3d
Kiddie Academy - Center Director
Kiddie Academy of Indian Land —Indian Land, SC
- From $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Cogito School Director
TUTELAGE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS —Lancaster, SC
- $75,000 - $115,000 a year
- School experience
- 5 years
- Public speaking
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Libertas Berkeley School Director
TUTELAGE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS —Moncks Corner, SC
- $75,000 - $115,000 a year
- School experience
- 5 years
- Public speaking
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2026 - 2027 - Assistant Principal - Midtown Middle School
Berkeley County School District —Berkeley County, SC
- $93,333 - $132,202 a year
- Current TB test
- Senior level
- Middle school
2d
Libertas Colleton School Director
TUTELAGE SCHOOL SOLUTIONS —Walterboro, SC
- $75,000 - $115,000 a year
- School experience
- 5 years
- Public speaking
Quick Apply
26-27 SY- Principal Elect - Sanders Clyde Elementary
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- $91,296 - $172,473 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Senior level
- Public school
Principal - Middle School
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- Senior level
- Middle school
- School
Principal - Elementary
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- Senior level
- Elementary school
Principal - High School
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- High school
- Senior level
- School
Principal - Early Childhood
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- Senior level
2026-2027 Assistant Principal - Spring Hill Middle School
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties —Chapin, SC
- 8 hour shift
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Senior level
Head of School
Bishop England High School —Daniel Island, SC
- Full-time
- Senior level
Preschool Director
Cadence Academy Preschool —Columbia, SC
- $52,370.37 - $70,700.00 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor of Science
- Driver's License
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
1d
Middle School/High School Assistant Principal
Stride, Inc. —Columbia, SC
- $53,697 - $67,121 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
13d
Assistant Principal - High School
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- High school
- Senior level
- School
Assistant Principal - Elementary
Charleston County School District —Charleston, SC
- Senior level
- Elementary school

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Elementary School Principal

Chester County School District -
Chester, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$86,803 - $121,166 a year

Qualifications

School experience
Master's degree
Principal Certification
Professional Educator License
Public relations

Full Job Description

Chester County School District

Principal of Chester Park Primary School

Job Description

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership for the assigned school so as to promote the academic achievement and educational development of each student while maintaining the health and safety of all students and staff.

This job reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and evaluates the school's educational program.

2. Provides leadership in the initiation, design, and implementation of programs to meet specific needs of the school.

3. Establishes and maintains an effective climate in the school.

4. Provides leadership in establishing instructional programs to meet continuing and specific objectives of the district and the State Department of Education.

5. Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and administrative directives.

6. Develops, in cooperation with parents, staff, and students, rules and regulations to implement Board policies and

administrative directives.

7. Establishes guidelines for maintaining high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline as necessary, according

to due process rights of students.

8. Exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations.

9. Keeps Superintendent informed of school's activities and problems.

10. Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in the staffing of the school.

11. Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance.

12. Supervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, and nonprofessional personnel assigned to the school.

13. Supervises the school's guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.

14. Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their development as appropriate.

15. Cooperates with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources in placement of student teachers.

16. Assumes leadership in the direction of the school's athletic and extra-curricular activities.

17. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement. Attends school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

18. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork as required or appropriate to the school's administration.

19. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.

20. Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness programs.

21. Prepares and submits budgetary information as requested by the Superintendent.

22. Accepts full accountability for all monies collected and/or expended in the school to meet audit requirements.

23. Takes proper and reasonable care of all property, equipment and materials and maintains a current inventory.

24. Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.

25. Controls or delegates control of textbooks to include workbooks and teacher editions by ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining associated records in accordance with state and local directives.

26. Maintains favorable relationships with the community to foster understanding and support for school objectives and programs by: (1) organizing an active School Improvement Council, (2) recruiting volunteers and developing programs for their use in the school, and (3) using available community resources.

27. Maintains and improves professional competence by successfully participating every two years in at least one seminar

approved by the State Department of Education.

28. Works with others consistently in a cooperative and respectful manner.

29. Performs all other duties and responsibilities designated by the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendents.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Successful experience as a principal or assistant principal. Doctorate preferred, Master’s Degree required with a concentration in school administration and administrative certification.

Minimum of five years of experience in school administration and/or district leadership. Must have demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, administration, and public relations.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid South Carolina Educator’s License in one of the following areas: Elementary Principal (Tier 1 or Tier 2)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

235 days (12 months)

Administrative Band-Group 6 ($93,636 - $119,476)

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

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Principal - Middle School

Principal - Elementary

Principal - High School

Principal - Early Childhood

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