Cannon County Elementary School Principal Position Available In Cannon, Tennessee
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Job Description
Cannon County Elementary School Principal
Cannon County School District
Cannon County Elementary School – Woodbury, Tennessee This job is also posted in Cannon County School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5231168
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jun 10, 2025
Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2025
Job Description
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
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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
Position Type:
Full-Time