Elementary School Principal- Warner ES 2026-2027 (Interim)

Music City Center • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Principal supervises staff and oversees and directs the operation of an assigned elementary school. The role is responsible for staff supervision; instructional and extracurricular programs; budgeting; discipline; student safety; student and personnel data; public relations; technology systems; facilities; supplies and equipment; and reporting. The principal develops and implements programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports. The role also attends or conducts staff, committee, PTA, and other professional meetings to exchange information, and attends professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.

This is an interim position for the 2026–2027 school year. The role is school-based and has a stated duration of 260 days per year. Starting salary is $117,212.05. Compensation decisions may reflect education, experience, and other qualifications, and are made at MNPS's discretion in accordance with its policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Educational Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five full years of certificated experience, including two years of leadership experience as an Assistant Principal or comparable experience leading adults; Central Office and other leadership experience are considered.
• Current ILL-B or ILL-P Tennessee Administrative License, with completion of the Praxis. External candidates with administrator licensure will be reviewed for eligibility upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs; supervise school financial and business matters.
• Develop, prepare, and administer the approved departmental budget; monitor and approve expenditures; prepare financial forms and reports.
• Establish and maintain positive public relations with staff, students, parents, and the community; meet with students, parents, and teachers to resolve issues or problems.
• Review and make recommendations on proposed policies or changes to existing policies; implement policies approved by the Board of Education; enforce student discipline policies and procedures and protect students’ rights.
• Gather and maintain information and data for periodic and special reports; maintain records; process daily paperwork, including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information; supervise compilation of student data, including report cards, transcripts, and attendance.
• Set guidelines for and supervise school clubs and affiliated organizations; schedule classes and extracurricular activities; coordinate safety inspections and drills; provide logistical support for school transportation.
• Monitor and oversee school personnel’s use of materials and equipment, and ensure proper maintenance of school facilities.
• Attend or conduct staff, committee, PTA, and other professional meetings, and attend professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager