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Troup County Schools

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

Troup County Schools, Lagrange, GA


Position Type:
School/System Administrators

Date Posted:
7/22/2024

Location:
Ethel Kight Elementary School

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Policy Level: ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

Work Days: 240

CPI CODE: 610

Descriptor Term: CERTIFIED PERSONNEL

Elementary School Principal

Effective Date:

04/09/2024

Exempt

Qualifications:
  1. Valid Georgia Certificate, L-5, 6 or higher, or be eligible for proper leadership certification as set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  2. A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience
  3. A minimum of 3 years of successful administrative supervision experience


Reports To: Elementary Education Director

Supervises: Certified and Classified Employees Assigned to Building

Terms of Employment: To be determined by the Board of Education

Salary: See Salary Scale

Primary Job Goal: Provide school leadership to ensure all students are equipped with the knowledge and skills for college and career readiness. This includes monitoring teaching and learning, aligning instructional practices with curriculum standards, and fostering a safe and conducive learning environment

Performance Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure an academically rigorous, positive climate for stakeholders.
  • Utilize various data sources to inform decision-making and manage resources effectively.
  • Lead human resources management, including recruitment, support, and evaluation of instructional and support staff.
  • Maintain professional standards through continuous development and collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Adhere to hiring procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure best practices in student discipline.
  • Oversee fiscal responsibilities and operational procedures, collaborating with district administrators.
  • Maintain a safe learning environment, adhere to emergency preparedness plans, and communicate regularly with district leadership.
  • Facilitate staff development and monitor implementation of instructional practices.
  • Coordinate supervision for extracurricular activities and events, ensuring adherence to district policies.
  • Utilize various data sources to inform decision-making and manage resources effectively.
  • Lead human resources management, including recruitment, support, and evaluation of instructional and support staff.
  • Deal sensitively and responsibly with the community, central office departments, and all internal and external customers.
  • Fulfill other job-related duties as assigned by School District Administrators.

Other Functions:

Daily attendance and punctuality are required to ensure the goals of the work unit are met.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires 35% sitting, 65% walking, 10% lifting/carrying, and 35% standing.

Evaluation: The Georgia Leader Keys Effectiveness System (LKES)

The Troup County School System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.