Fall Application Window: July 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
In anticipation of vacancies, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools maintains a pool of qualified candidates who have demonstrated readiness for principal and/or assistant principal roles through a rigorous selection process.
For individuals interested in pursuing a principalship or assistant principal role in CMS, the first step is to complete the Talent Pool application. Candidates then participate in the talent pool selection process, and those who are successful are admitted into the Principal and Assistant Principal Talent Pools.
When a principal or assistant principal vacancy is confirmed, candidates in the respective talent pools will be invited to apply.
For detailed application instructions, please visit our School Executive Talent Pool Website.
Failure to provide the required documents outlined in the application instructions will result in your application being deemed incomplete.