Principal - Powell Valley Elementary School

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Execution:
  • Academic Standards: Lead the school to meet or exceed state academic benchmarks outlined by the Tennessee Department of Education.
  • Cross-Developmental Alignment: Oversee instructional delivery for two distinct cohorts, balancing early-childhood foundational literacy (K-3) with rigorous, content-specific middle school preparation (6-8).
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze standardized test results (such as TCAP data) to reform intervention programs and guide professional development.
  • Resource Management: Ensure faculty are equipped with textbooks, digital curriculum platforms, and essential learning materials.
• Staff Management & Evaluation:
  • Talent Acquisition: Interview, screen, and recommend certified teachers and classified staff for employment to the district office.
  • Performance Evaluations: Conduct formal observations and execute performance reviews using the state-approved Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) framework.
  • Classroom Assignment: Allocate certified teachers to appropriate grade levels and schedule student classes to optimize learning environments.
  • Professional Development: Plan and execute staff-wide training focused on targeted pedagogical improvements and legal compliance.
• Administrative & Operational Oversight:
  • Daily Routines: Coordinate building operations including student arrival/dismissal, cafeteria lunch cycles, transitions, and recess supervision.
  • Budgetary Management: Formulate, submit, and manage the annual school building budget and allocate activity funds.
  • Facilities Control: Partner with custodial and maintenance personnel to guarantee clean, safe, and efficient building operations.
  • Emergency Safety: Design, practice, and enforce school-wide emergency drill protocols and building security management.
• After-School Event Management & Oversight:
  • Academic & Enrichment Programs
  • Community & Family Engagement Events
  • Operational & Safety Compliance for Night Events
• Student Culture & Community Engagement:
  • Behavioral Interventions: Implement a school-wide discipline policy that supports a constructive learning environment and minimizes classroom disruptions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Hold regular conferences with parents, distribute newsletters, and partner with local parent-teacher support organizations.
  • Community Presence: Represent the institution at school athletic events, extracurricular functions, and board of education sessions.
  • Remediation & Tutoring: Oversee state-funded extended learning programs, including Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration bridge camps and after-school tutoring.
  • STEM & Academic Clubs: Sponsor competitive and recreational academic teams, such as Robotics, Science Olympiad, Chess Club, and Mathletes.
  • Arts & Performance Showcase: Coordinate seasonal music concerts, school plays, art galleries, and talent shows across all grade levels.
  • Academic Family Nights: Host interactive community literacy nights, math workshops, and science fairs to actively engage parents in student learning.
  • School Governance Meetings: Preside over Parent-Teacher Association (PTA/PTO) meetings, Title I family involvement nights, and School Support Organization (SSO) reviews.
  • Social & Seasonal Gatherings: Organize community-building events like fall festivals, school dances (for grades 6-8), graduation ceremonies, and student award banquets.
  • Facility Supervision: Manage building schedules, coordinate late-night custodial staffing, and secure facilities after community use.
  • Safety Protocols: Implement clear emergency, weather, and dismissal procedures tailored specifically for low-light or high-capacity evening events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in educational administration or educational leadership.
• Valid Tennessee Professional Administrator License.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience.