Middle School Assistant Principal Donelson Middle (2026-2027)

Description:

6704007



Job Code:6704007
Job Family/Function:67 – Education Administration Professionals\School
Leadership
FLSA:Exempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Administrative
Pay Grade:MNPS.A1114_
Duration (days/year):221
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

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

* Assists with supervision of staff, including recruitment, selection,
development, deployment, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and
recommendation for termination.
* Provides leadership to create an environment that fosters the lover for
learning, active student engagement, and consistent improvement in academic
achievement. Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and
evaluating instructional programs and activities. Assists with scheduling
classes and extra-curricular activities for students.
* 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.
* Create 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.
* Assists with development, preparation, and administration of approved school
budget; monitors and approves expenditures; supervises financial operations
of designated areas in the school.
* Supervises compilation of student data, including report cards, transcripts,
and schedules; supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
Maintains record system for area of responsibility; processes paperwork
including, reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information. Gathers
and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports
documenting activities for area (or Academy) of responsibility.
* Create strong partnerships with our parents and the community to collectively
improve student outcomes and the growth and viability of greater Nashville.
Utilizes effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive
relationships with staff members, students, parents, and community. Attends
or conducts staff, parent, PTA, and other professional meetings to exchange
information; attends professional classes, seminars, or conferences to
improve professional skills.
* Coordinates requisitioning of supplies and equipment; conducts inventories;
maintains records, and checks receipts/invoices for materials.


Education Qualifications

* Master's Degree in Secondary Education, Educational Administration, or a
closely related field Required


Experience Qualifications

* 3 years of certificated experience Required


Skills and Abilities

* Ensures 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.
* Knowing the law is the administrator’s responsibility.
* 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.
* Demonstrates the use of logical principles and thinking to solve practical
problems in the daily operation of the school or a specific unit/department.
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


At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and
social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our
staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions,
learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous,
engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and
eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to
success marked by measurable goals.


Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every
family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and
performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM
(science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs,
we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K
all the way through graduation.


Our Vision
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school
district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.


Our Mission
We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.


Our Core Values
Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission
and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct,
as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are
woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.


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.

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