Reports To:

Director of Schools

Qualifications:

• BS Degree
• Degree in Administration and Supervision

Purpose Statement:

The job of the elementary school principal is to plan, coordinate and direct the academic and administrative activities of a Hawkins County School System elementary school.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties of the elementary school principal may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases
• Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements
• Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary
• Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services
• Participate in special education-related activities such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators with the school
• Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs
• Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs
• Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs such as after-school events
• Implement safety procedures within the school to include conducting safety drills
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Hawkins County Schools

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands requires the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.