Elementary Principal

Elementary School Assistant Principal- Hattie Cotton ES (120 Day) (2026-2027) Job Description Job Code: 6704006 Job Family/Function: 67 – Education Administration Professionals/School Leadership FLSA: Exempt Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Administrative Pay Grade: MNPS.A1113_ Duration (days/year): 221 Locations: School-Based Job Summary Assist principal in planning, directing, or coordinating the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of assigned school. Builds capacity of educators to provide all students a rigorous curriculum, aligned with adopted state standards. Collaborates with stakeholders to establish and communicate a clear, compelling vision for continuous improvement. Promotes the professional growth of all staff members through clear expectations for performance, modeling expected behaviors, effective coaching practices, conducting frequent supervisory visits with clinical feedback for improvement. Ensures effective and objective evaluation of staff. What you will do Assist with supervision of staff, including recruitment, selection, development, deployment, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and recommendation for termination. Provide leadership to create an environment that fosters the love for learning, active student engagement, and consistent improvement in academic achievement. Lead planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and activities. Assist with scheduling classes and extra‑curricular activities for students. Provide 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. Create a culture of collaboration and shared accountability where people are valued, supported, and personally invested in professional growth. Ensure the creation of a safe and orderly environment by implementing policies approved by the Board of Education and district safety procedures and protocols; enforce policies and procedures for student discipline, and protect students’ rights; coordinate safety inspections and safety evacuation drills according to established laws and protocols. Assist with development, preparation, and administration of approved school budget; monitor and approve expenditures; supervise financial operations of designated areas in the school. Supervise compilation of student data, including report cards, transcripts, and schedules; supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance. Maintain record system for area of responsibility; process paperwork including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information. Gather and maintain information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for the area (or Academy) of responsibility. Create strong partnerships with parents and the community to collectively improve student outcomes and the growth and viability of greater Nashville. Utilize effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff members, students, parents, and community. Attend or conduct staff, parent, PTA, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attend professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills. Coordinate requisitioning of supplies and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records, and check receipts/invoices for materials. Education Qualifications Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Educational Administration, or a closely related field – Preferred Experience Qualifications 3 years of certificated experience – Required Skills and Abilities Ensure compliance with all legal mandates regulating school operations, students’ rights and responsibilities, communication with external agencies, parental custody, student attendance, search and seizure, and all disciplinary matters involving student conduct. Know the law as the administrator’s responsibility. Promote a culture of quality and high performance by communicating expectations and procedures in a clear and concise manner. Provide adequate and timely information to staff, students, and parents regarding school operations and special circumstances. Demonstrate ability to establish positive relationships with all stakeholders by employing effective interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills. Use logical principles and thinking to solve practical problems in the daily operation of the school or a specific unit/department. Address 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. Analyze the impact and ramifications of decisions made. Effectively determine how decisions can affect units in the organization, citizens, student or staff safety, property damage and other legal liabilities. 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. 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. Job Info Job Identification 4191 Job Category Education Administration Professionals #J-18808-Ljbffr