Principal.MS - Wright MS (2026-2027)
About The Position
Principal.MS - Wright MS (2026-2027) Job Code: 6704010 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Elementary Education, Educational Administration, or a closely related field
- 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)
- ILL-B or ILL-P TN Administrative License (current w/ the completion of the Praxis), External candidates with administrator licensure will be reviewed for eligibility Upon Hire
Responsibilities
- Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
- Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs; supervises school financial and business matters.
- Develops, prepares and administers approved departmental budget; monitors and approves expenditures; prepares financial forms and reports.
- Establishes and maintains positive public relations with staff members, students, parents, and community; meets with students, parents and teachers to resolve issues/problems.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on proposed policies and/or changes in existing policies; implements policies as approved by the Board of Education; enforces policies and procedures for student discipline and protects students’ rights.
- 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.
- Sets guidelines and supervises school clubs and organizations affiliated with the school.
- Schedules classes and extra-curricular activities for students; coordinates safety inspections and safety drill activities; provides logistic support for school transportation.
- Monitors and oversees use of materials and equipment by school personnel; ensures proper maintenance of school facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
