Job Description:

JOB TITLE:  Principal

Position Type: Administrative - Exempt

Salary Schedule: Certified Administrative

Location:  Middle

Reports to: Superintendent

POSITION SUMMARY 

 Plan, direct and implement supports and services for all district students with disabilities needing education, preschool through 8th grade. Ensure a least restrictive environment, non-discrimination and observance of all district policies, procedures, and procedural safeguards in IDEA for students with disabilities and in compliance with federal and state expectations. To work in a partnership with staff to ensure compliance with Evaluation/IEP timelines, deadlines, and required components.  To support the mission of the district goals, procedures, and policies in the best interest of the students by professionally carrying out assigned duties and participating in the improvement and refinement of related areas.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:  

• Must have the authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.  

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card for educators through The Arizona Department of Education

• Must meet all ESSA (Highly Qualified) qualifications. 

• Master’s degree or higher.  

• Must have a valid Arizona Administrative Certificate.

• Minimum of five years teaching experience.

• Prior principal experience required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: 

• Adheres to the District vision, mission, core values and goals in collaboration with staff. 

• Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding service to students and families. 

• Demonstrates a high regard for confidential and sensitive information.   

• Manages supervisors who directly or indirectly supervise other teachers and staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the school unit.

• Directly supervises non-supervisory employees.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

• Leads the development and implementation of a vision of learning shared by all stakeholders which includes shared beliefs, high expectations for all and clear goals.

• Analyzes a variety of data sources to determine annual focus and establish concrete goals for student achievement and the general functioning of the school.

• Plans professional development programs to provide intellectual stimulation to faculty and staff regarding research-based instructional strategies, curriculum and assessment practices.

• Utilizes current technology/computer skills; updates knowledge and skill of related global communication and information devices.

• Articulates improvement plans and accreditation activities with regional schools.

• Establishes positive relationships and collaboration through open lines of communication with teachers, among students and with community members.

• Maintains quality contacts and interactions with teachers and students through frequent visits to classrooms and high visibility.

• Demonstrates flexible leadership in responding to the diverse needs and interests of the community.

• Demonstrates integrity by communicating and operating from strong ideals and beliefs about teaching and learning.

• Advocates for the school, ensuring compliance with district and state mandates, to all stakeholders.

• Responds to the underlying political, social, economic, legal and cultural context of the school in order to serve the community and address current and potential concerns.

• Must be accessible throughout the workday for administrators.

• Must meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the Superintendent.  

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.  

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research in educational curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation.

• Demonstrates the knowledge of students with disabilities and legal requirements.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability and desire to provide outstanding customer service.

• Must be organized with the ability to multitask.

• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints.  

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively use technology as a tool for planning and implementing instructional strategies.

• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated.  

• Must demonstrate an extremely high regard for confidential and sensitive information.

• Must have an excellent memory and ability to function well under stress.  

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and/or assistance.  

• Must demonstrate flexibility, common sense, and good judgment.  

• Must have the ability to keep abreast of information pertinent to the job.  

• Evaluates personnel by district and state policies/timelines.  

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

ABILITY is required to gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines & schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant & sustained interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

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

This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor.  

Non-Discrimination Policy: The Sacaton Elementary School District #18 Governing Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Governing Board does business.

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