Elementary Principal

Position Type:Administration/Principal-Elementary SchoolDate Posted:5/4/2026Location:Alpha Elementary SchoolDate Available:07/01/2026Closing Date:Until FilledPRINCIPALQUALIFICATIONS1. Minimum master's degree2. Valid teacher's license with appropriate administrative endorsement3. Recent supervisor/administrator experience preferred4. Hamblen County residency required with position5. Meets health and physical requirementsJOB GOALTo manage assigned school through the use of leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills so as to promote the educational development of each students and the professional development of the total staff.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Supervises the operation and management of school personnel and facilities2. Assumes administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, management, operation, and evaluation of the school's educational program3. Submits recommendations to the director of school regarding the appointment, assignment, tenure, promotion, transfer, and dismissal of all personnel4. Keeps the director of schools and his assistants continually informed regarding the conditions of the school and its activities5. Assumes responsibility for maintaining good public relations with the community and using the community resources to enrich the learning program6. Evaluates teachers and other personnel as outlined in state law, Minimum Rules and Regulations, and board policies7. Assumes responsibility for the implementation of state or locally developed curriculum guides for each grade level8. Oversees the health and safety of students9. Through the director of schools, requisitions supplies and equipment and all other materials necessary to operate the school10. Assumes responsibility for having teachers meetings, parent-teacher conferences, school activities, and school exhibits11. Ensures proper care and accounting of all equipment, textbooks, and supplies assigned to the school12. Assumes responsibility for student teachers and gives approval prior to a student teacher assuming duties13. Selects substitute teachers from a list approved by the board14. Reports to the director of schools or his designee the names of all children on the list furnished to him that have not appeared for enrollment15. Joins the director of schools and the board chair in determining surplus property16. Administers the code of discipline and behavior within the school17. Displays the United States flag and the Tennessee state flag during each school day, weather permitting18. Administers the athletic program in accordance with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, if appropriate19. Observes all other rules and regulations relative to the operation of the school as established by law and as contained in the Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards of the State Board of Education20. Stays familiar with and ensures appropriate implementation of all board policies21. Performs other duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis job may require lifting of objects that exceed 50 lbs., with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:1. Pushing2. Pulling3. Climbing4. Stooping5. Kneeling6. Reaching7. Talking8. Hearing9. SeeingTEMPERAMENT (Personal traits)1. Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure2. Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity3. Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria4. Adaptability to dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructionCAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTSSpecific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or adequately perform a task or job duty.1. Intelligence: Ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; ability to reason and make judgments2. Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with then3. Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately4. Manual Dexterity: Ability to move the fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accuratelyWORK CONDITIONS Normal working environmentTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT1. Elementary and middle school, 220-day contract High school, 240-day contract2. Respective principal salary scaleIMMEDIATE SUPERVISORDirector of SchoolsGENERAL REQUIREMENTSThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.Attachment(s):principal.pdf