Principal - Thanksgiving Elementary School
Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield, NC · Posted October 17, 2026
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Johnston County Public Schools Job Description
POSITION: Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Principal’s License; an Advanced License will be viewed as a strength
Minimum experience to include at least three years in educational administration
At least three years teaching experience
Strong instructional background
Demonstrated knowledge of school-based management (fiscal and instructional)
Strong skills in use of instructional data to improve student achievement and performance.
Strong skills in building interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide effective leadership in the total operation of the school
Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate the comprehensive instructional program
Utilize a variety of data to support school improvement initiatives and the implementation of Professional Learning Communities
Plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate the use of all school resources
Assume primary responsibility for hiring, assigning, supervising, and evaluating personnel
Establish a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to learning
Play a significant leadership role in facilitating professional growth and building staff morale in the school
Administer provisions of State Board of Education and Johnston County Public Schools policies as they apply to the school
Communicate to the Superintendent the requirements and needs of the school as p erceived by staff members and parents
Provide leadership to and opportunity for effective parent and community participation in the school
Accept responsibility for the professional development of aspiring assistant principals under his/her leadership
Demonstrate active leadership and good judgment in working with school staff members
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.