What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean Instruction (2025-2026) position at Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools?
Dean Instruction
Job Code: 80095
Job Family/Function: 67 - Education Administration Professionals\School Leadership
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade: MNPS.221_
Duration (days/year): 201/221
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.
Job Summary
Assist in observing and recording teacher performance and providing high quality feedback on performance to teachers.
What you will do
- Support the principal in evaluating teachers in the building by conducting observations, recording ratings and comments, and providing feedback to teachers.
- Support fidelity and completion of evaluation by in-school administrative team through norming sessions, documentation reviews, and calibration walkthroughs.
- Record accurate ratings and comments in TOWER and CODE in a timely manner.
- Provide high-quality, clear feedback to teachers in pre- and post-conferences.
- Maintain state evaluation certification, including attending Tennessee Department of Education TEAM certification training if needed.
- Understand and be able to communicate TVAAS and TEAM weights and calculations.
- Master's Degree in educational administration, guidance, counseling or related field Preferred
- Familiarity with urban school students Required
- Tennessee Teacher’s license Required
- Meets the requirements to or has obtained an TN administrator license Preferred
Starting At: $52,048.58
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Salary : $52,049
