Principal/Assistant Principal (POOL POSTING) - Memphis Shelby County Schools

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. 

Additional Job Details:INFORMATION FOR 2025-2026 CANDIDATESThank you for your interest in serving as a Principal or Assistant Principal to contribute to the LEGACY of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Please review the information provided to ensure full consideration. Please review the information provided to ensure full consideration. ***All interested applicants must apply through the MSCS Careers website and complete the following items to be considered for these positions. Application Requirements: • Online Application • Updated Resume• Pre-Screening Questions• Writing Sample (Recent Memo)• Video PromptsDeadline for Submission: All materials are due on or by 5:00 pm Friday August 1, 2025. Video responses and current writing sample are due within 10 business days after online application submission.Application Packet Requirements: ___ Email an updated resume and recent memo written to staff and/or families to legacyleader@scsk12.org with the title of the position in the subject.___ Video Responses to PromptsIn a quiet setting, candidates should record a response to the prompts below within the specified timeframe.Prompt 1 (3 Minutes)- Please share measurable results directly related to student achievement that you have accomplished in your current role that support your candidacy for the Principal or Assistant Principal position. Please be succinct and specific. Prompt 2 (2 Minutes)- How do you build consensus with students, staff, community members, and school partners to elevate achievement in your current role. Please be succinct and specific. Save all files using the naming convention: [Last Name. First Name. Title of Position Seeking. Resume (or Memo)]*Submissions exceeding the time listed or without the correct naming convention will not be reviewed.Applicants to this pool allow you to be considered for the following:12-month Principal Elementary role at $109,421.26 to $139,590.42 salary range12-month Principal Middle role at $117,035.10 to $146,240.18 salary range12-month Principal High role at $124,905.40 to $156,984.08 salary range10.5-month Assistant Principal Elementary role at $90,690.21 to $110,507.39 salary range10.5-month Assistant Principal Middle role at $92,346.60 to $120,284.80 salary range10.5-month Assistant Principal High role at $98,212.71 to $128,470.25 salary range