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School Principal Intermediate | Millington Municipal Schools

About Us:

Millington Municipal Schools is a public school district located in Millington, Tennessee, United States. Our district was established in 2014 with a commitment to providing a quality education to all students in our community. We operate three schools: Millington Primary School, Millington Intermediate School, Millington Central Middle High School.

At Millington Municipal Schools, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in college, career, and life. We strive to provide our students with the resources and support they need to achieve their full potential, including special education, English language learner services, and athletics.

Our dedicated staff members work tirelessly to create engaging, rigorous learning experiences that challenge and inspire our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

About the role:

As an Elementary School Principal at Millington Municipal Schools, you will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily management of the school and office.

• Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.

• Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.

• Hires all faculty and staff for the school and presides over hearings that may be necessary to dismiss a staff member.

• Oversees, hires, and evaluates the performance of clerical, janitorial, and cafeteria staff.

• Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents.

• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students.

• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.

• Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.

• Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.

• Presides over staff meetings.

• Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management.

• Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed.

• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed.

• Oversees the allocation of supplies and equipment.

• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate.

• Represents the school in community activities and meetings.

• Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTA, community organizations, and leaders.

• Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides.

• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in education and School Administrator License required.
• At least five years of teaching experience required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders professionally and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extremely effective administration of multifaceted operations.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.
• Thorough understanding of instructional methodology.
• Knowledge of best practices in education and educational administration.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Ability to create, understand, and implement budgets and budgeting practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits:

At Millington Municipal Schools, we prioritize our employees and their personal and professional growth, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports them in achieving their goals. Our package includes:

Competitive salaries that are based on qualifications and experience.

Options for health, dental, and vision insurance.

A retirement savings plan to help our employees plan for their future.

Paid time off and holidays, so our employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Professional development opportunities that encourage learning and growth.

A supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and creativity.

We believe in honesty and transparency throughout our hiring process, which is why our salary range for Elementary Principal positions is between $102,000 and $109,842.84. We consider a candidate's level of experience, subject matter expertise, and potential for high-need placements when determining their pay. We understand that compensation is an important consideration for candidates, and we will openly and honestly discuss salary expectations throughout the interview process.

Diversity:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for any position at Millington Municipal Schools.