• School Leader Selection Process

    High-performing and drastically improving schools are led by strong administrators. Choosing an effective administrator is often one of the most significant decisions school districts must make. Knox County Schools is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates that possess strong leadership skills, hold a passion for academic success, and a desire to create meaningful relationships. If you are interested in helping shape the future of our students by creating a safe, positive, and high-quality learning environment, scroll down to see the procedures for applying as a school administrator.

    » Available Positions

    The 2024 initial school leadership application consists of two steps. 

    Step One has two parts. Part one is a preliminary application that allows candidates to provide written reflections on their strengths and areas of growth as a leader as well as grade level preferences.

    » Complete Part 1

    Part two is to complete an official application in KCS Application system, Munis. 

    » Principal Munis Application    » Assistant Principal Munis Application

  • For Principal Vacancies Known Prior to May 20*

    Centralized Pool
    Posting
    • Centralized post goes live at the beginning of January
    • Candidates submit a 3-part application
      • Official application in Munis
      • Written application
      • Virtual Interview
    • Region Leads screens and collectively score applicant submissions
    Interview with
    KCS Executive Team
    • Distribute survey to community and staff
    • Consider survey results
    • Candidates with competitive application submissions interview with the KCS Executive Team
    Candidate
    Recommendation
    • Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents review community feedback and regional lead input and make a hiring decision.

    * The Superintendent reserves the right to transfer or reassign any sitting head principal to a different head principal position.

     

  • For Assistant Principal Vacancies*

    Centralized Pool
    Posting
    • Centralized post goes live at the beginning  of January
    • Candidates submit a 3-part application
      • Official application in Munis
      • Written application
      • Virtual Interview
    • Candidates apply
    • Region Leads screens and collectively score applicant submissions
    Interview with
    School Leadership Team
    • Apply to School specific postings
    • Candidates with competitive application submissions interview with the School Leadership Team
    Candidate
    Recommendation
    • Assistant Superintendents review feedback and regional lead input and make a hiring decision

    * The Superintendent reserves the right to transfer or reassign any sitting assistant principal to a different assistant principal position.

  • For Assistant Administrator Vacancies*

    School Specific
    Postings
    • Apply to school specific postings
    • School leader screens applicant submissions
    Interview with
    School Leadership Team
    • School Leaders and Region Leads collectively score applicants
    • School Leaders and Region Leads recommend candidates
    Candidate
    Recommendation
    • Assistant Superintendents review feedback and regional lead input and make a hiring decision

    * The Superintendent reserves the right to transfer or reassign any sitting assistant administrator to a different assistant administrator position.

     

  • Principal Pre-Interview Screening

    Domain Maximum Score
    Work Experience 5
    Degree 2
    Performance 10
    Gallup 5
    Assessment Match to Schools Needs 5
    Professional Learning 2
    References 5

     

     

  • Assistant Principal Pre-Interview Screening

    Domain Maximum Score
    Work Experience 5
    Degree 2
    Performance 10
    Gallup 5
    Professional Learning 2
    References 5
    New Leaders 5

     

     

  • Assistant Administrator Pre-Interview Screening

    Domain Maximum Score
    Work Experience 5
    Degree 2
    Performance 10
    Professional Learning 2
    Teaching Experience 5