White Pine School is PreK to 8th grade.

 

Hire date is January 6, 2025.

 

Requirements:  Administrator's License issued by the Tennessee Department of Education and experience as a school administrator

 

 

Benefits include: Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal days; paid holidays

 

Click on the link below to access the Certified Pay Scale for 2024-2025.  The salary is based on a 240-day contract for a full fiscal year.  If the number of days is less than 240, divide the annual salary by 200 to get the daily rate, and then multiply the daily rate times the number of paid days for the remainder of the 2024-2025 fiscal year.  For a full fiscal year, there is a $12,000 annual administrator's supplement which would be pro-rated for this fiscal year.

 

Certified Pay Scale for 2024-2025

 

The Jefferson County Schools Professional Educators Collaborative Conference Act (PECCA) current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is linked to below:

 

MOU Approved Until 3-1-26.pdf

 

 

PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, AND CURRENT RESUME.

 

JCS Principal Job Description

 

Qualifications

  1. Valid Tennessee Teacher’s License
  2. Master’s Degree
  3. Administrative or supervisory experience, with endorsements in accordance with state law and State Board Minimum Rules & Regulations.
  4. Effective and efficient budget experience 
  5. Record of successful educational initiatives

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Supervises the operation and management of personnel and facilities at the assigned school site.
  2. Assumes administrative responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, management, operation and evaluation of the educational program;
  3. Approves the master schedule and determines teaching assignments within his/her building
  4. Submits recommendations to the Director of Schools regarding the appointment, assignment, transfer, promotion, and dismissal of all personnel;
  5. Keeps the Director and Central Office Supervisors continually informed regarding the conditions of the school and its activities;
  6. Executes contractual agreements for school facilities by outside groups.
  7. Assumes responsibility for maintaining good public relations with the community and uses community resources to enrich the learning program.
  8. Evaluates teachers and other personnel as outlined in state law, Minimum Rules and Regulations, and Board Policy.
  9. Assumes responsibility for the implementation of state and local curriculum for grades and subjects within his/her responsibility.
  10. Oversees the health and safety of students.
  11. Maintains supplies and equipment and all other materials necessary to operate the school from vendors or school system resources.
  12. Develops an annual School Activity Fund Budget and submits this budget to the Director of Schools by October 1 of each year.
  13. Assumes responsibility for timely faculty meetings, parent-teacher conferences, school activities and school exhibits.
  14. Maintains an accurate inventory of all equipment, textbooks, and supplies assigned to the school.
  15. Assumes the leadership role in planning and development of annual professional development activities for the teaching staff.
  16. Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development through attendance at workshops, regional meetings, and professional organizations.
  17. Coordinates with teachers to select substitute teachers from the system’s “approved list” of substitutes.
  18. Maintains accurate records of student enrollment and attendance. Reporting to the Director of Schools those students who fail to appear for enrollment.
  19. Makes timely referrals to the system attendance officer of students who are truant or exceed allowable days absence without sufficient reason.
  20. Joins the Director of School and Board Chairperson in determining surplus property.
  21. Administers the Code of Discipline and Behavior within the school.
  22. Administers the school’s athletic program(s) in accordance with the TSSAA or other regulatory associations, if applicable.
  23. 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 State Board of Education.
  24. Stays familiar with and ensures implementation of all board policies pertaining to the principal’s area of responsibility.
  25. Other duties as identified by the Director of Schools.