Elementary School Principal

Job Title: Elementary School Principal

Location: Iotla Valley Elementary School

Job Summary:

The Elementary School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school responsible for fostering a safe nurturing and academically rigorous environment where all students can thrive. This leader builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning by supporting high-quality instruction aligned to North Carolina Standards promoting a positive school culture and ensuring the academic and social-emotional growth of every child.

The principal collaborates with staff families and the community to create a shared vision focused on student success continuous improvement and equity. This position supports the mission of Macon County Schools by ensuring effective teaching and learning practices and a strong focus on foundational skills in literacy numeracy and whole-child development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of curriculum instruction and assessment aligned to North Carolina Standards
• Establish and maintain a positive safe and student-centered school culture
• Supervise and evaluate instructional staff in accordance with district and state guidelines
• Use data to monitor student progress and guide instructional decision-making
• Support and oversee MTSS processes and interventions for student success
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and job-embedded professional development
• Promote effective instructional practices including differentiation and use of technology
• Develop implement and monitor the School Improvement Plan
• Communicate effectively with students staff families and community stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all school district state and federal policies and regulations
• Manage school operations including scheduling budgeting discipline and safety procedures
• Supervise school activities and events including extracurricular programs as needed
• Foster family engagement and community partnerships
• Promote a culture of collaboration professionalism and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

Qualifications:

• Educational Leadership Certification as required by the State of North Carolina
• Masters degree or higher
• Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience required
• Previous school administrator experience (principal or assistant principal) required
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and improve student outcomes
• Knowledge of elementary curriculum instruction and assessment practices
• Ability to build positive relationships with students staff families and the community
• Completion of required background check and district-required trainings

Working Conditions:

• School environment including classrooms offices and common areas
• Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for school events and meetings

Contact

Kiomarie Wilson
Phone:
Fax:

1202 Old Murphy Rd. Franklin NC 28734