As the largest public school system in North Carolina, our district is home to nearly 160,000 students eager to learn and grow. As a principal or assistant principal, you'll provide your leadership expertise to our incredible teachers who share your passion for excellence in education. We offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally. Join our team and see how you can make a difference for your students, educators and support staff.
Opportunities across 199 schools, including 61 magnet schools
A variety of calendars with traditional, year-round and modified options
High local salary supplements and additional pay for advanced degrees/certifications
Excellent benefits packages including vacation, retirement and health insurance
An in-depth, two-day onboarding program that places you on a path toward success
An authentic, inspiring culture with incredible support for your growth
Project LEADERS Program
WCPSS has received a three-year grant to implement Project LEADERS (Leveraging Employee Advancement to Develop Excellence and Reach Success) in 24 eligible schools in the Wake County district. The program provides teachers and assistant principals with a $1,500 sign-on bonus and principals with a $2,500 sign-on bonus, plus additional bonuses and incentives for retention and student growth-based scores. The program also provides learning stipends, tuition assistance and more.
Learn MoreAs a Principal, you'll:
- Serve as the chief administrator of a school, leading your team to excellence each day;
- Implement and uphold policies, programs, curriculum activities and budgets;
- Enhance the educational development of students and professional development of staff; and
- Participate in Principal Professional Learning Community (PLC) dedicated to helping you form bonds with your fellow school leaders and collaborate on goals.
As an Assistant Principal, you'll:
- Work as a member of the larger school administrative team;
- Assist your principal in the development and implementation of policies, programs, curriculum activities and budgets for your school; and
- Support initiatives that promote educational and professional development for students and staff.
We're ready for you to lead the way forward.
Fill out the form below and our recruiter will contact you. If you are interested in earning bonuses, professional learning stipends, tuition assistance and other support by working at a Project LEADERS school, please select Project LEADERS as your school level in the form below. You can also search our current openings.
I love interacting with the kids, especially informal interactions in the hallways or cafeteria. You get to know them on a personal level and make connections. Being a principal, you have the chance to influence school culture and mold it into your vision for supporting students, staff and families.
WCPSS has some of the best school leaders I have ever been around. They are helpful and will connect with you. There are multiple opportunities to build community and friendships, and they give you a myriad of opportunities for growth. WCPSS gives you the resources needed to control the impact that you can make.
What you'll love
- A robust salary range of $57,865 to $94,311 for assistant principals and $83,744 to $164,470 for principals
- Joining an incredible district that values diversity, personal and professional development and innovation
- The lasting impact you'll make on current staff, as well as the next generation of school leaders and educators
- Annual leadership programming that will enable you to grow and effectively implement new practices to improve your unique school environment
- Beautiful school facilities and flexible school calendars with a variety of distinctions including magnet schools, early colleges and leadership academies
- For Principals, you'll have the opportunity to host an intern currently seeking their Master's in School Administration
What it takes
- Master's degree in School Administration from a regionally accredited university
- Comprehensive reference and background check
