Principal - Hawkins County School District 2026-2027

Hawkins County Board of Education • Hawkins County, TN

6d

About The Position

The job of the high school principal is to plan, coordinate and direct the academic and administrative activities of a Hawkins County School System high school.

Requirements

• BS Degree
• Degree in Administration and Supervision
• some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity

Responsibilities

• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff.
• Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases
• Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
• Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
• Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
• Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.
• Participate in special education-related activities such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators within the school
• Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.
• Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.
• Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs such as after-school events and athletic contests
• Implement safety procedures within the school to include conducting safety drills
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Hawkins County Schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal