Job Description:

The Elementary Principal provides instructional leadership, operational management, and community engagement for the Elfrida Elementary School. As the chief instructional leader of the site, the Principal is responsible for fostering a safe, supportive, and rigorous learning environment that reflects the values of the community, supports the whole child, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. In a rural setting, this role requires adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and community stakeholders. 

The Principal's primary responsibility is to focus on the day-to-day functioning of the school-serving as the instructional leader, ensuring compliance of IEPs in the classroom, and safeguarding the daily safety and well- being of students. The Principal must report and communicate effectively to the Superintendent who is responsible for the larger governance of the school, including the calendar, budget, and audits. An effective Principal will remain in solid and consistent communication, as neither can succeed without the other. The Principal ensures that the immediate needs of students and staff are addressed daily while maintaining in communication with the Superintendent to ensure alignment with the District's broader strategic, operational, and compliance goals. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions: 

Provide instructional leadership to improve teaching and learning, including supervising curriculum implementation, assessments, and instructional practices aligned with Arizona state standards. 

Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support staff in alignment with district-approved evaluation models. 

Create and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive school climate for students and staff. 

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, Arizona Department of Education requirements, and Governing Board policies. 

Manage daily operations, including student discipline, scheduling, attendance, and school safety protocols. Evaluate all certified and classified staff in compliance with the Arizona Department of Education requirements, including adherence to the state-approved evaluation system, timelines, and reporting obligations. 

The Principal shall remain in consistent and direct communication with the Superintendent to ensure alignment of district and school goals, compliance with Governing Board policies, and effective coordination of operations. 

This includes providing timely updates on school matters, seeking guidance when necessary, collaborating on the implementation of district initiatives, and ensuring that key decisions are communicated and documented. Open, proactive communication with the Superintendent is an essential function of the role and critical to the success of the school and district. Communicate with the Superintendent prior to submitting any grant applications or awarding stipends or contracts to ensure compliance with district policy, state and federal regulations, and Governing Board approval requirements. 

Collaborate with the Superintendent on strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and budget priorities. 

Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop the annual school calendar, ensuring alignment with district priorities, instructional time requirements, and Governing Board approval timelines. Build strong community partnerships that support the school's mission and connect families with needed resources. 

Promote student activities, extracurricular opportunities, and events that enrich the educational experience and foster school spirit. 

Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff, aligned with district goals and identified needs. 

Ensure effective communication with families, staff, and community members through regular updates, meetings, and outreach.

Salary depends on experience