Cannon County Middle School Principal

JOB SUMMARY: The job of Principal Middle is established for the purpose of
providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing
overall site operations services and staff at a middle school; 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. Responsibilities include working
independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; leading
guiding and/or coordinating others. Utilization of some resources from other work units
is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is an opportunity to significantly
impact the organizations services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Current Teacher Certification/Licenses; Administration Certification
REPORTS TO: This job reports to the Director of Schools.
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT:

SEE: Certified and Support Staff at his or her school.
JOB GOAL: Provide support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for
directing overall site operations services and staff at an elementary school; provide
information and serve as a resource to others; enforce established policies and regulatory
requirements; coordinate school activities and address issues situations and/or problems that
arise on campus or with enrolled students.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Responsibilities include working independently under broad
organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; leading guiding and/or coordinating
others. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs
functions. There is an opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts meetings (e.g. curriculum safety site advisory special district committees
etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school
district and/or state objectives.
Delegates responsibility for a variety of administrative functions to Assistant Principal(s)
and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance
and recommendations to administrative supervisors and/or the Director of Schools.
Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and
performance is maximized.
Facilitates communication between personnel students and/or parents for the purpose of
evaluating situations solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Advises on policies procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction
and/or complying with mandated requirements.
Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance budget staffing
etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district
guidelines.
Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports student activities
correspondence etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written
reference and/or conveying information.
Presents information (e.g. budget overviews accounting processes distribution
formulas etc.) for the purpose of communicating information gaining feedback and
ensuring adherence to established internal controls. Represents the school within
community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for
educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment.
Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient
operation of the school.
Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance providing
for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of schools curriculum.
Orients and assists new staff and students and provides opportunities for their input in the
school program.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit.
Perform ALL other duties assigned by the Director of Schools.
TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits):
Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the
job include communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting
priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a
positive school climate for students staff and community; motivating staff; and adapting
to changing work priorities.
Adaptability to performing a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of
a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction control or planning of an
activity.

Adaptability to dealing with people.
Adaptability to making generalizations evaluations or decisions based on sensory or
judgmental criteria.
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform
adequately a task or job duty.
KNOWLEDGE: Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily
perform the functions of the job include pertinent codes policies regulations and/or
laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles concepts of management and
supervision; and best practices in education and educational administration.
SKILLS: Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include planning and managing projects using pertinent software
applications preparing and maintaining accurate records and administering personnel
policies.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 220 Days
SALARY: Formula based upon the number of teachers that are being supervised. Teacher
Salary with years of experience and degree is the base of the salary. General Purpose School
Budget line: 72410-104.
EVALUATION: TEAM Administrator Evaluation Rubric by the Director of Schools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in a standard office environment. Generally the job requires 50% sitting
25% walking and 25% standing. Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of
performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting
carrying pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping kneeling
crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
WORK CONDITIONS: Normal working environment.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The above statements are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so
assigned. The Cannon County Middle School Principal is in daily contact with other Principals
teachers students administration the general public and other work-related personnel. The
ability to handle complaints express a service-oriented attitude communicate effectively with
others and work with limited supervision is vital.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Cannon County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age race color
gender national origin disability religion genetics creed or veteran status in the provision of

services programs or activities or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Cannon
County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free
Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact
Human Resources for assistance.