Assistant Principal - Middle

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools seeks an experienced administrator to assist in the overall administration of an assigned elementary school within the District. The role supervises professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support staff, and helps plan and evaluate programs and operations to support a responsive instructional environment.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in educational administration or supervision, state certification, and have 3–5 years of successful teaching with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in educational administration or supervision from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Requires 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience with some demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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 Administrations).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall administration of assigned elementary school within the District; supervise assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel.
• Assist with planning, implementation and evaluation of all programs and operations essential to the operation of a responsive, effective and efficient instructional environment.
• Report major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervision

Staff management

Education

Master’s degree in Educational Administration/Supervision

Job description

Assist in the overall administration of assigned elementary school within the District. The position is responsible for supervising assigned professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel and assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of all programs and operations essential to the operation of a responsive, effective and efficient instructional environment which provides maximum opportunity for student vocational growth and development. The position develops and implements programs within organizational policies; reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

• Requires a master’s degree in educational administration or supervision from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Requires 3 to 5 years of successful teaching experience with some demonstrated leadership experience.
• 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 Administrations).

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.