Job Description:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL $71,309 TO $82,006 232 Days Annually

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Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) creates, maintains, and facilitates leadership, supervisory, administrative, and managerial proficiencies to meet the needs, mission, goals, and objectives of the school and its stakeholders.

 Essential Functions:

• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibility for the principal in his/her absence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the instructional program, helping to provide leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
• Direct and supervise student extracurricular programs.
• Assist in maintaining student discipline
• Administer school rules regarding attendance
• Assist in the evaluations of classified and certificated staff
• Assist in the selection of school personnel
• Coordinate the master calendar for student activities, athletic events, and facility usage
• Provide for the health and safety of students and staff
• Oversee the coordination of student funds
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications.  Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Three years of verified teaching experience in grades Prekindergarten-12;
• Completion of a program in educational administration for principals; or verified current enrollment in a principal prep program.
• A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• A valid Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification or evidence of eligibility to receive Arizona Principal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• A practicum as a principal or 2 years of verified experience as a principal or assistant principal in grades Prekindergarten-12.