Elementary School Assistant Principal- Hattie Cotton ES (120 Day) (2026-2027

Elementary School Assistant Principal
- Hattie Cotton ES (120 Day) ) Job Description

Job Code: 6704006
Job Family/Function: 67 – Education Administration Professionals/School Leadership
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Administrative
Pay Grade: MNPS.A1113_
Duration (days/year): 221
Locations: School-Based

Job Summary

Assist principal in planning, directing, or coordinating the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of assigned school. Builds capacity of educators to provide all students a rigorous curriculum, aligned with adopted state standards. Collaborates with stakeholders to establish and communicate a clear, compelling vision for continuous improvement. Promotes the professional growth of all staff members through clear expectations for performance, modeling expected behaviors, effective coaching practices, conducting frequent supervisory visits with clinical feedback for improvement.

Ensures effective and objective evaluation of staff.

• Assist with supervision of staff, including recruitment, selection, development, deployment, performance evaluation, counseling, discipline, and recommendation for termination.
• Provide leadership to create an environment that fosters the love for learning, active student engagement, and consistent improvement in academic achievement. Lead planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and activities. Assist with scheduling classes and extra‑curricular activities for students.
• Provide stewardship of the instructional program by facilitating, and/or actively leading the appropriate professional learning communities at the school while ensuring the effective implementation of required curriculum including National, State and Local Standards of Practice for areas of responsibility.
• Create a culture of collaboration and shared accountability where people are valued, supported, and personally invested in professional growth. Ensure the creation of a safe and orderly environment by implementing policies approved by the Board of Education and district safety procedures and protocols; enforce policies and procedures for student discipline, and protect students’ rights; coordinate safety inspections and safety evacuation drills according to established laws and protocols.
• Assist with development, preparation, and administration of approved school budget; monitor and approve expenditures; supervise financial operations of designated areas in the school.
• Supervise compilation of student data, including report cards, transcripts, and schedules; supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance. Maintain record system for area of responsibility; process paperwork including reports, memos, requisitions, and personnel information. Gather and maintain information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for the area (or Academy) of responsibility.
• Create strong partnerships with parents and the community to collectively improve student outcomes and the growth and viability of greater Nashville. Utilize effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff members, students, parents, and community. Attend or conduct staff, parent, PTA, and other professional meetings to exchange information; attend professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Coordinate requisitioning of supplies and equipment; conduct inventories; maintain records, and check receipts/invoices for materials.

• Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Educational Administration, or a closely related field – Preferred

• 3 years of certificated experience – Required

• Ensure compliance with all legal mandates regulating school operations, students’ rights and responsibilities, communication with external agencies, parental custody, student attendance, search and seizure, and all disciplinary matters involving student conduct.
• Know the law as the administrator’s responsibility.
• Promote a culture of quality and high performance by communicating expectations and procedures in a clear and concise…