Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Odyssey Institute - Buckeye, Arizona. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Family of Schools. Job Details Job ID: 5805387 Application Deadline: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Jun 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Position Title: Assistant Principal Reports To: Principal Time Commitment Full-time, 12-month administrative position Position Summary The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in providing instructional leadership, maintaining a positive school culture, ensuring scholar success, and overseeing daily school operations. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with staff, scholars, families, and community stakeholders to promote academic achievement, attendance, and a safe learning environment. Essential Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Support implementation of curriculum, instructional best practices, and assessment systems. Monitor scholar achievement data and assist in developing improvement plans. Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers. Support professional learning and staff development initiatives. School Culture and Climate Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture. Support scholar behavior expectations and discipline procedures. Build strong relationships with scholars, families, and staff. Assist with student recognition programs and school events. Operations and Management Assist with daily campus operations and supervision. Coordinate attendance monitoring and intervention efforts. Support emergency procedures, safety protocols, and crisis management. Help manage schedules, testing programs, and school activities. Family and Community Engagement Communicate regularly with families regarding scholar progress, attendance, and school initiatives. Encourage parent participation in school events and decision‑making opportunities. Serve as a liaison between school, families, and community partners. Staff Support Collaborate with teachers and support staff to address scholar needs. Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, and evaluation processes. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts. Qualifications Valid Arizona Administrative Certification (or ability to obtain). Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred. Successful teaching and/or educational leadership experience. Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Commitment to scholar achievement and continuous school improvement. Key Competencies Instructional Leadership Data Analysis and Decision Making Relationship Building Effective Communication Organizational Management Team Collaboration Performance Indicators Improved scholar academic achievement and growth. Increased attendance and engagement. Positive school culture and climate. Effective implementation of school initiatives and policies. Strong collaboration with staff, families, and community stakeholders. Task List for JH & HS Assistant Principals Organize / Track fundraiser paperwork to be sent through to Sophia and to principal for approval. Field trip approvals Duty Schedule and Enforcement / Teacher communication Tracking Weekly Artifacts of teachers and communication when needed Gradebook checks weekly and communicate with teachers when not in compliance Working with leadership teachers to track data progress & implementation of interventions Updating Calendars / Information on newsletter SPED / 504 meetings when needed as PEA Communication with teachers for fire drills and lock out, secures etc on a weekly basis when needed Work with front office for attendance tracking and parent communication when needed for loss of credit Organizing and calendaring hearing and vision with front office staff Kitchen sink and sub coverage with front office and Marylu/Chris for athletic coverage Coverage of school sponsored events as the representative administrator Work with IB coordinator and Principal to track quarterly benchmarks and hold teachers accountable Targeted teacher evaluations, training will be needed here for AP at JH Attend evaluation visits with the principal for consistency in evaluation Serve as administrator in charge when principal is not available Maintain visibility during passing times with Dean, lunch periods and before and after school. Support scholar discipline and love and logic procedures when needed Assist Dean or Principal with disciplinary paperwork in synergy, contacting parents when necessary and meeting with scholars on point recovery 45 Day Screen Oversight with front front office staff Run teacher 45 day meetings & Interventions when needed. Follow up with front office staff for late enrollments to assure all scholars get screened in a timely fashion Job Requirements At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Position Type Full‑Time Job Categories Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head #J-18808-Ljbffr