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Principal - Elementary

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Details: Shelby County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s): Principal - Elementary Location: Getwell Elementary School Purpose and Scope: Provide the leadership and management necessary at an elementary school to maximize the efforts of teachers and students in an environment which is conducive to educational enhancement, growth and achievement for students. The position is responsible for directing all daily operations of the school campus, supervising and coordinating the work of all professional and classified personnel, ensuring subordinates' adherence to District policies, regulations and goals, preparing required reports, and performing other professional, administrative and supervisory work as required. The position develops and implements programs within organizational policies; reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Essential Job Functions: 1.Provides leadership and management of assigned elementary school, including all instructional and administrative programs and activities. 2.Supervises all professional and classified staff members, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining and terminating or recommending termination; prepares periodic employee performance evaluations. 3.Assigns responsibilities to Assistant Principals to foster professional growth and effective instructional programming; assigns responsibilities to professional staff, including assignments to instructional groups, rooms and supervision duties. 4.Plans, organizes and implements staff/professional development programs. 5.Seeks to maintain an atmosphere conducive to good teacher-teacher and teacher-administrator relationships. 6.Prepares and administers the school's operating budget; serves as overall custodian of school funds allocated to or collected by the school; adheres to state statute and District policies related to financial accounting to ensure judicious management of all school funds; approves expenditures and prepares related reports. 7.Seeks, secures and administers school-level grants for projects and programs. 8.Plans, evaluates and recommends school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives. Ensures that all School Board and administrative policies are effectively explained and implemented. 9.Ensures school compliance with the requirements of state and regional accreditation standards and regulations. 10.Provides leadership in and collaborates with Assistant Principals, teachers, staff and others to develop strategies for the School Improvement Plan. 11.Coordinates school enrollment. 12.Provides proactive, comprehensive and facilitative leadership for the school in the planning and implementation of a challenging curriculum; observes classroom environment and makes recommendations for improvement in instruction and class management as appropriate 13.Participates as requested in the development and adoption of the District's testing program; manages and administers the testing program for the school; analyzes and makes recommendations related to student achievement data. 14.Assists in the selection of and supervises the distribution, storage and inventory of all textbooks, instructional materials and supplies for building operation. 15.Develops and coordinates a school master schedule that meets students' needs and adheres to District guidelines. 16.Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development. 17.Coordinates and supervises transportation and food services at assigned school. 18.Oversees efforts to reward student achievement and recognize outstanding staff. 19.Maintains high standards of student conduct through a guidance and development program, which focuses on prevention, communication with parents and high expectations of students; enforces discipline as necessary, complying with due process and rights of students. 20.Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from teachers, students and parents; maintains effective relationships with students and parents; works to resolve administrative, instructional and behavioral problems. 21.Works with authorized personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance, modification and utilization of the building, physical facilities and school grounds; supervises building custodial care. 22.Supervises and participates in the preparation and maintenance of all such records and reports as are required by law, Board policies and administrative directives. 23.Reviews, approves, helps in planning and exercises ultimate supervision over all school programs, clubs, special services, projects, events and publications; provides leadership and administrative support to volunteers, parent-teacher organization officers and members, and others; coordinates school activities with those of other District schools as appropriate; attends special events, including night activities; assists in supervising students in school-sponsored events; encourages teacher participation in school and/or school-related activities. 24.Enforces policies and procedures designed to protect the safety and welfare of students and staff while on campus; prepares and maintains the school crisis management plan; conducts emergency drills. 25.Coordinates and participates in the process of recommending students for support programs as needed. 26.Supervises the daily use of school facilities for both academic and non-academic purposes. 27.Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensures that staff members remain current as well. 28.Keeps the Superintendent informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the Superintendent's accountability. 29.Plans and participates in efforts to build or enhance community support of school programs and projects; attends and participates in community meetings as appropriate; prepares and distributes publicity materials, including newsletters and fliers. 30.Conducts meetings of the staff and attends other District meetings as necessary. 31.Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, checking/securing doors, meeting with school visitors. 32.Attends training, conferences and workshops as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. 33.Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Requires education or training equivalent to a Master's Degree in Educational Administration or supervision from an accredited college or university. 2. State certification in Administration/Supervision at the elementary and/or secondary level, Educational Leadership, or an equivalent certification as defined by the Tennessee Department of Education; 3. Requires eight (8) - ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience in teaching and administration or supervision, some at the elementary school level with two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity 4. An equivalent combination of training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered ( Examples: Adult Higher Education, MBA, Organizational Management, and Public Administrations) Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

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