Principal Richland School (6-12) Position Available In Giles, Tennessee

Principal Richland School (6-12)
Giles County School District, TN
Richland School – Lynnville, Tennessee This job is also posted in Giles County School District, TN
Job Details

Job ID:

5112765

Application Deadline:

May 23, 2025 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

May 19, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Purpose Statement:

The job of the Principal was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at a 6-12 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. This job reports to the Director of Schools.

Essential Functions:

Chairs 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 personnel, Asst. Director, and/or Director.
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 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. Provides opportunities for their input in the school program.

Other Functions:

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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.

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, and concepts of management and supervision.

ABILITY:

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.

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.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 10% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience as a certified teacher, plus three years of experience in an administrative role (preferred).

EDUCATION

Master’s degree in job related area.

EQUIVALENCY

None specified.

REQUIRED TESTING

None Specified

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Administrative License Granted by the

Tennessee Board of Education:

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

Maintain Licensure

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

SALARY GRADE

Certified

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required