Principal/Assistant Principal (POOL POSTING) - Memphis Shelby County Schools
MEMPHIS, TN
About the Job
Purpose and Scope
OVERVIEW
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:
- Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
- Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
- High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Principal/Assistant Principal provides the leadership and management necessary at Memphis-Shelby County Schools to maximize the efforts of teachers, and students, parents, and the community. The Principal/Assistant Principal also inspires and influences people to accomplish the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals by motivating our urban community to do their best work for students. They are results-oriented, actionable, and critical thinkers who understand the demographic and culture that makes Memphis unique. Principals/Assistant Principals are responsible for directing all daily operations of the school campus, supervising, and coordinating the work of all professional and classified personnel, ensuring subordinates’ adherence to District policies, regulations, and goals. Additionally, the Principals/Assistant Principals are responsible for preparing required reports, and performing other professional, administrative, and supervisory work as required. Principals/Assistant Principals also develop and implement programs within organizational policies; reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Experience:
Requires education or training equivalent to a Master’s Degree in educational administration or supervision from an accredited college or university.
Cerification(s):
State certification in Administration/Supervision at the elementary and/or secondary level, Educational Leadership, or an equivalent certification as defined by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Experience:
Principal
Requires eight (8) – ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience in teaching and administration or supervision with two (2) years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. An equivalent combination of training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered (Examples: Adult Higher Education, MBA, Organizational Management, and Public Administration). PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Assistant Principal
Requires three (3) - five (5) years of successful teaching experience with some demonstrated leadership experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered (Examples: Adult Higher Education, MBA, Organizational Management, and Public Administration). PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for bachelor’s Degrees must be included.
