DOC Principal

About This Role

The DOC Principal is responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision of academic education programs within a correctional facility. This role oversees curriculum planning, staff management, and ensures compliance with TDOC policies and state education standards to support rehabilitation through education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and supervise academic, vocational, special education, and library programs aligned with state standards.
• Design new educational initiatives and training programs in response to evolving institutional priorities and reentry-focused rehabilitation goals.
• Select, train, evaluate, and support teachers and staff, identifying professional development needs and ensuring compliance with TDOC policies.
• Ensure institutional, departmental, and educational policies are implemented and followed, including student discipline, safety protocols, and special education compliance.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise instructional programs, supporting effective classroom instruction and curriculum alignment to Tennessee Department of Education standards.
• Oversee class schedules, graduation ceremonies, extracurricular programs, and assessments, ensuring timely reporting and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and oversight of the school budget, review procurement needs, and manage contracts and resources.
• Supervise the collection and maintenance of student data, attendance, transcripts, and assessment results, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, shared accountability, and professional growth, leading efforts to evaluate and improve educational outcomes and staff performance.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree in education, education administration or other related acceptable field from an accredited college or university OR Possession of a valid professional teaching certificate from the Tennessee Department of Education with appropriate administrator endorsements.
• Certification or eligible for certification as an administrator with the State of Tennessee.
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records screening, pre-employment drug screen, and criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, education administration or other related acceptable field, OR a valid professional teaching certificate from the Tennessee Department of Education with appropriate administrator endorsements.

Skills

* Required skills

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