Cannon County Elementary School Principal Position Available In Cannon, Tennessee

Cannon County Elementary School Principal Cannon County School District Woodbury, TN 37190

JOB SUMMARY:

The job of Principal – Elementary is established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at an elementary school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is an opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Teacher Certification/Licenses; Administration Certification

REPORTS TO

This job reports to the Director of Schools.

FLSA STATUS

EXEMPT SEE:

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SUPERVISES

Certified and Classified Staff at his or her school.

JOB GOAL

Provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at an elementary school; provide information and serve as a resource to others; enforce established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinate school activities and address issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is an opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives. Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal(s) and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently. Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative supervisors and/or the Director of Schools. Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized. Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts. Advises on policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements. Manages school administrative functions (e.g., facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines. Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g., quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information. Presents information (e.g., budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls. • Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment. Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient operation of the school. Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum. Orients and assists new staff and students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. All other duties assigned by the Director of Schools.

TEMPERAMENT

(Personal Traits): Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff, and community; motivating staff; and adapting to changing work priorities. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity. Adaptability to dealing with people. Adaptability to construct generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.

KNOWLEDGE

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles, concepts of management and supervision; and best practices in education and educational administration.

SKILLS:

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects, using pertinent software applications, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and administering personnel policies. •

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

11 Months / 220

Days SALARY:

Formula based upon the number of teachers that are being supervised. Teacher Salary with years of experience and degree is the base of the salary.

General Purpose School Budget line:

72410-104.

EVALUATION

TEAM Administrator Evaluation Rubric by the Director of Schools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing.

Physical Requirements:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Principals are in daily contact with teachers, students, administration, the general public, and other work-related personnel. The ability to handle complaints, express a service- oriented attitude, communicate effectively with others, and work with limited supervision is vital.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Specific School

SHIFT TYPE

Full-Time