Job Title: Elementary School Principal
Location: Iotla Valley Elementary School
Job Summary:
The Elementary School Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the school, responsible for fostering a safe, nurturing, and academically rigorous environment where all students can thrive. This leader builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning by supporting high-quality instruction aligned to North Carolina Standards, promoting a positive school culture, and ensuring the academic and social-emotional growth of every child.
The principal collaborates with staff, families, and the community to create a shared vision focused on student success, continuous improvement, and equity. This position supports the mission of Macon County Schools by ensuring effective teaching and learning practices and a strong focus on foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and whole-child development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned to North Carolina Standards
- Establish and maintain a positive, safe, and student-centered school culture
- Supervise and evaluate instructional staff in accordance with district and state guidelines
- Use data to monitor student progress and guide instructional decision-making
- Support and oversee MTSS processes and interventions for student success
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and job-embedded professional development
- Promote effective instructional practices, including differentiation and use of technology
- Develop, implement, and monitor the School Improvement Plan
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with all school, district, state, and federal policies and regulations
- Manage school operations including scheduling, budgeting, discipline, and safety procedures
- Supervise school activities and events, including extracurricular programs as needed
- Foster family engagement and community partnerships
- Promote a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Qualifications:
- Educational Leadership Certification as required by the State of North Carolina
- Master’s degree or higher
- Minimum five (5) years of successful teaching experience required
- Previous school administrator experience (principal or assistant principal) required
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and improve student outcomes
- Knowledge of elementary curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the community
- Completion of required background check and district-required trainings
Working Conditions:
- School environment including classrooms, offices, and common areas
- Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities for school events and meetings
Contact
Kiomarie Wilson
Phone: (828) 524-3314
Fax: (828) 369-7240
[email protected]
1202 Old Murphy Rd., Franklin, NC 28734