FY27 Assistant Principal

Job Title Title: Assistant Principal General Statement To support the building Principal in promoting excellence in learning and facilitating a learning environment that respects the dignity of all. Key Responsibilities Assist in the supervision of the school’s educational program Act on behalf of the principal in his/her absence Communicate regularly and effectively with the building Principal Assist the principal in the development and/or revision of the Arizona Department and District School Improvement Plans and the curriculum as necessary Provide student counseling/conferencing and coordinate with outside agencies for critical needs of students Supervise, mentor, train and implement discipline program for campus Facilitate special education, bilingual, advanced placement programs, and other special programs with the school Participate in certified and support staff selection, orientation, supervision, evaluation and professional growth as assigned by Principal Prepare and present both orally and in writing reports as requested (Federal, State, Governing Board, and Administrative) Assist in conducting staff meetings to keep all informed of policy changes and new programs (governing board, counseling services, interscholastic, intramural, extracurricular activities) Review teacher lesson plans on a weekly basis Monitor all classrooms in the use of effective Essential Elements of Instruction and classroom management strategies Assist principal with facility issues and manage, organize and monitor systematic procedures for accounting and budgeting (textbooks, supplies, furniture, equipment) Assist in keeping community informed on a regular basis regarding activities of school and the progress of their children Assist principal in planning and supervising scheduled events Administer and facilitate Site Council and Parent Committee meetings as assigned Assume responsibility for the management and care of all student files and records in the school Evaluate students’ progress with yearly reviews of placement and provide consultations to parents for students exiting from all programs Consult with parents and district personnel concerning placement of students in all district programs Coordinate and facilitate the instructional materials to meet the needs of students whose primary language is other than English and those with special needs Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by the Principal, Superintendent or Governing Board Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of current instructional practices Knowledge of evaluation, mentoring and training methods Knowledge of Arizona State Law and District policies and procedures Knowledge of human growth and development Knowledge of federal, state and district financial budgeting regulations, processes and procedures Knowledge of effective discipline methods Knowledge of positive interpersonal skills to interact with staff, parents and community Knowledge of facility operations and management Knowledge of Arizona Department of Education and District School Improvement process Skill in solving problems and resolving conflicts Skill in counseling and advising parents, students and staff Skill in using computer and related software Skill in developing and training staff Skill in managing a budget Skill in analyzing and interpreting data Skill in monitoring safety procedures Skill in implementing and scheduling interscholastic sports program Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require use of hands, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting a portion of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Qualifications State of Arizona Principal Certification MA Degree in Education Administration or related field Minimum of three years’ experience as a classroom teacher, or any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed Fluent oral and written bilingual skills preferred Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable Terms of Employment Eleven months. Salary and work year to be established by the Governing Board. Telecommute eligibility established by the Governing Board in accordance with Policies GCC & GDD. Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Governing Board’s Policy on Evaluations and Administrative Personnel. #J-18808-Ljbffr