Principal Transition

Job Code: 83635
Job Family/Function: 67 - Education Administration Professionals\School Leadership
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Administrative
Pay Grade: MNPS.A1221_
Duration (days/year): 260
Locations(s): School-Based

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Supervises staff and oversees direct operation of the assigned school. Responsible for staff supervision, instructional and extra-curricular programs, budget, discipline, student safety, student/personnel data, public relations, technology systems, facilities, supplies and equipment, and reporting. Develops and implements programs within organizational policies; reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Attends or conducts staff, professional meetings to exchange information; attends professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.

What you will do

• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning, and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
• Provides leadership to create an environment that fosters the love for learning, active student engagement, and consistent improvement in academic achievement. Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and activities.
• Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs; supervises school financial and business matters.
• Provides stewardship of the instructional program by facilitating, and/or actively leading the appropriate professional learning communities at the school while ensuring the effective implementation of required curriculum including National, State and Local Standards of Practice for areas of responsibility.
• Creates a culture of collaboration and shared accountability where people are valued, supported, and personally invested in professional growth. Ensures the creation of a safe and orderly environment by implementing policies approved by the Board of Education and district safety procedures and protocols; enforces policies and procedures for student discipline and protects students' rights; coordinates safety inspections and safety evacuation drills according to established laws and protocols.
• Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility. Maintains record system for area of responsibility; process daily paperwork including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information. Supervises compilation of student data, including report cards, transcripts, and attendance.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff members, students, parents, and community. Attends or conducts staff, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Serves as mentor to selected Principals in the district to support their growth and capacity as both instructional and school leaders.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

• 5 full years of certificated experience (inclusive of 2 years of leadership experience as an Assistant Principal or comparable experience leading adults - Central Office and other leadership considered) Required

Skills and Abilities

• Flexibility to assist in multiple schools during the year in either an administrator or teaching role.
• Promotes a culture of quality and high performance by communicating expectations and procedures in a clear and concise manner.
• Provides adequate and timely information to staff, students, and parents regarding school operations and special circumstances.
• Demonstrates ability to establish positive relationships with all stakeholders by employing effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective public speaking skills.
• Addresses complex and unusual situations in a calm, composed, and logical manner.
• Takes initiative, ingenuity, and creativity to address persisting or sudden problems hindering the effective operation of the school.
• Analyzes the impact and ramifications of decisions made.
• Effectively determines how decisions can affect units in the organization, citizens; student or staff safety, property damage and other legal liabilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certificated Administrative License Required

Equivalency

Starting At: $121,716.50

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here .

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.