New AP & Principal Selection Process
Find out how to become a Principal or AP with Cabarrus County Schools. 

Building Administrator Selection Process

Assistant Principal

1. HR will post all vacant positions.
2. Applicants will apply using the CCS online application process, and upload all supporting documents (transcripts, license, and last evaluation). Applicants will also provide the email addresses of three professional references.
3. Leveled directors will screen AP applicants with principals for vacant AP positions.
4. Interviews will take place at the building level with the principal, director, and teacher team selected by the principal.
5. Recommendations will be made to HR.
6. The superintendent and HR will meet with the recommended applicant prior to any official offer being extended and BOE approval.

Principal

1. HR will post all vacant positions.
2. Applicants will apply using the CCS online application process, and upload all supporting documents (transcripts, license and last evaluation). Applicants will also provide the email addresses of three professional references.
3. Applicants screened.
4. HR, leveled director, and select school-based staff conduct the initial round of interviews.
5. Select applicants invited to the second round with Cabinet Level Evaluators.
6. Select applicants are invited to the final round with the Superintendent.
7. Official offers of employment are extended by HR upon Board of Education approval.