Junior High School Principal

IMDiversity; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Oakland, TN is seeking a School Principal for the 11-month term to oversee site operations, staff, and student programs. The role reports to the Director of Schools and guides instructional leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Education and Tennessee Administrator’s License, with 3+ years as a teacher and 3+ years in an administrative role, and demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Education completed or in progress.
• Tennessee Administrator’s License required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a teacher.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Administrative Role (high school and junior high).
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, organizing and directing school operations and staff.
• Ensures compliance with district and state policies and regulations.
• Supervises certificated and classified personnel and assigns duties.
• Participates in recruiting and selecting new faculty and staff.
• Maintains communication with community and parent groups to promote school activities.
• Provides direction to guidance, counseling services, student programs and attendance.
• Maintains required student records and reports.

Skills

Educational leadership

Verbal & written communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Team management

Education

Master’s in Education

Tennessee Administrator’s License

Job description

Junior High School Principal – Oakland, TN, USA – per month Salary – Full Time

Fayette County Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic and qualified applicants for future consideration as a school principal with Fayette County Public Schools. This individual should be an educator with experience and certification as a teacher and administrator.

The position of a school principal was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing the overall site operations, services, and staff; 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.

The term of this position is 11 months. A more comprehensive job description is attached.

Attendance is an Essential Function of this position.

Application Deadline: Applicants will be considered for future openings.

Title

School Principal

Reports To

Director of Schools

Supervises

Site Certified/Classified staff

Term

TBD

Job Goal

Under the direction of the Director of Schools, this position was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff. Oversees administrative duties involving student conduct, curriculum and instruction, operations, and community relations.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Holds appropriate Tennessee Administrator’s License
• 3 years’ experience as a teacher
• 3 years’ experience in an Administrative Role (high school and junior high)
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective decision making and verbal and written communication skills

Evaluation

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, organizing, coordinating and participating in programs and activities related to the operation of school including instruction, student discipline and special education programs; enforces applicable state and district codes, policies and laws; administers district and school site discipline policies and safety programs.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties in managing the school.
• Oversees supervising and evaluating the performance of designated certificated and classified personnel; assigning of duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives.
• Oversees recruiting, interviewing and selecting new faculty and staff.
• Oversees establishing, coordinating and maintaining communication with community and parent groups; develops correspondence to promote school activities and achievements.
• Oversees providing direction to a variety of faculty, staff and student programs and services.
• Provides direction to the school’s guidance and counseling services, student activities, student government, school attendance issues; assures programs and services meet established objectives and requirements.
• Oversees supervising and organizing student activities and programs.
• Oversees directing the preparation and maintenance of a variety of District, County, State and Federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, test scores, cumulative records and academic achievement.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational issues, trends, and best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, technology and assessment and uses this knowledge to assist the guidance of a highly performing team of teachers to meet the educational needs of a diverse group of middle school students.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the school community.
• Is an active and engaged member of a highly collaborative management team.
• Is aware of and uses social media to support communication and awareness of school activities and accomplishments.
• Effectively communicates with all constituents.
• Maintains constructive personal relations with individuals and groups; mediates and resolves conflicts related to areas of responsibilities that involve staff, students, parents and community members, and strives to maintain a high level of staff morale.
• Performs such other professional and administrative duties as assigned.

Working Environment

This job is performed in a standard office environment and in a generally clean and healthy environment. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing. Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Attendance at Work

FCPS values on-time arrival, regular attendance, and adherence to work schedules. Meeting attendance and punctuality standards is important for maintaining productivity and building a strong team. Employees are expected to be on time for their assigned hours and ready to execute their duties and functions. Consistent attendance is key to an efficient work environment and promotes fairness across our team.