Contact: Holly Steelman HR Supervisor hsteelman@lcdoe.org 931-433-3565

Minimum Qualifications: TN Professional Educator’s License, with Administration Certification; Master’s Degree; and at least five (5) years of successful classroom experience

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Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Physical presence is an essential function of this job.
Supervises the operation and efficient management of personnel, school funds, and facilities in accordance with district policy, state and federal laws
Conducts continuous needs assessments and reports results to Director of Schools
Assumes administrative responsibility and instructional leadership, collaborating with appropriate supervisors for the planning, management, operation, and evaluation of school’s educational programming
Submits recommendations regarding the appointment, assignment, promotion, transfer, and dismissal of school personnel as requested by the Director of Schools; interviews prospective applicants and assigns teacher extra duties; and responsible for pre-service teachers assigned to the school for practicums or student teaching assignments.
Establishes and ensures a process for securing substitutes during teacher absences; assures all staff absences are recorded properly and timely as required by district policy
Requisitions supplies, equipment and all other materials necessary to operate the school; ensures proper care and accounting of all equipment, textbooks, and supplies assigned to the school; keeps Director of Schools informed of any surplus property within the school
Keeps the Director of Schools continually updated regarding negative conditions or problems at school
Assumes responsibility for maintaining good public relations with community; using community resources to enrich the learning programs at school; and collaborating with the school’s business partners
Evaluates teachers and other school personnel as outlined in state law and district policy
Responsible for holding faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school meetings and events, including Parent Involvement events required by Title I funds
Oversees the health and safety of all students; responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution; conducts required safety drills and inspections in a timely manner.
Maintains discipline throughout the student body and addresses special cases as needed; counsels with students, parents/guardians, and staff as needed; administers the board adopted code of discipline and behavior; and reports to the Director of Schools or designee the names of students that have not appeared for enrollment when requested
Ensures creation of teacher/staff handbooks that are unique to the school
Acts as an active instructional leader who: assumes responsibility for the implementation of curriculum changes for each grade level within the school, in collaboration with the appropriate supervisor; meets regularly and actively with teachers in Professional Learning Communities to form and execute plans for student achievement and school improvement; assists teachers in using technology to access, analyze , and interpret student performance data, and in using results to appropriately design, assess, and modify student instruction
Participates in the same training teachers receive on new technology purchased by the school and/or district
Ensures that IEPs or unique learning needs are followed with fidelity, including
Special Populations, 504, and Response to Intervention plans
Keeps abreast of all Lincoln County Schools Board of Education policies, the board adopted code of discipline and behavior, and observes all other rules and regulations relative to the operation of the schools as established by law and as contained in the Rules, Regulations and Minimum Standards of the Tennessee State Board of Education
Responds to the inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. teachers, parents, administrators,m students, central office
staff, etc.) in order to resolve issues, provide information and/or direction
Attends monthly school board meetings, monthly principal meetings, and all other school and district meetings deemed necessary
Abides by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics

School Principal- Unity School 2026-2027 school year