Job Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: FLSA: Exempt

Supports District schools and principals in their effort to foster an optimal educational environment for students. To set the vision of the school; direct and supervise the high school program; to use leadership skills in the promotion of the optimal educational development of each student; and to make the school an attractive, pleasant, safe and productive school in which to learn and work.

 MAJOR TASKS:

• Provides leadership in the promotion & implementation of the high school program as approved by the Governing Board.
• Directs and evaluates the activities of the high school certified and classified staff members in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises the high school instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and student activities.
• Develops a program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
• Utilizes available resources of the school system and the community in developing the most effective quality educational program.
• Provides a safe & orderly campus environment through the establishment ofstudent personnel regulations and effective student discipline procedures.
• Prepares and submits the high school budgetary requests and monitors expenditure of funds.
• Supervises, evaluates & promotes the high school’s extra-curricular activities.
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation of all Governing Board policies and regulations regarding staff members and students under his/her authority.
• Uses good judgment and fosters positive public relations.
• Performs tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and keeps the Superintendent informed about high school activities and challenges.
• Supports the mission & goals of the district.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative experience preferred.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate and an appropriate Arizona Administrative Certificate, or
• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• At least five (5) years’ successful teaching experience.

SUPERVISION:      

Received from:  Assistant Superintendent of Educational  Services                                          Given to:            Staff members assigned to the school and students                                                                                         

EVALUATION:      

At least once annually by the administrator in accordance with the Governing Board Policy.