High School Assistant Principal, Saddle Mountain Unified School District


Position:
High School Assistant Principal

Type:
Public

Location:
Rural

Job ID:
132936
County:
Southwest Maricopa


Posted:
March 06, 2026



Contact Information:
Saddle Mountain Unified School District
38201 W. Indian School Road
Tonopah, Arizona 85354
District Website

Contact:
Ellen Spielman
Phone: 6234745115
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

1.    Assist the Principal in providing leadership in meeting school improvement goals, plans and management of daily

        school functions

2.     Work with the principal in the role of instructional leader to meet the goals of the school.

3.     Assist in the selection and mentoring of staff.

4.     Supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff as assigned.     

5.     Assist in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students.

6.     Establishes programs and communication procedures to encourage committee participation, student

        organizations, community support and extra-curricular activities

7.     Assist in developing and maintaining a safe, orderly, attractive and welcoming school environment.      

8.     Assist in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and   attendance and  

        communicate those policies and procedures to students, staff, and parents.

9.   Develop innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at risk

         behaviors.

10.   Cooperate with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the juvenile court system, and social service agencies.

11.   Oversees the supervision of school activities I.e., dances, concerts, sports, orientation programs, plays, musicals,

         field trips, and other special events

12.   Assist in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books, and

         supplies

13.   Assist the Principal to ensure that students are meeting graduation requirements.

14.    Other job-related duties as assigned.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

         This description is intended to indicate the kinds of duties and responsibilities that may be required of employees given this title.  It shall not be construed as determining what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.  It is not intended to limit in anyway the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

 



Other:

SMUSD operates on a 4 day work week (Tuesday - Friday)

Must possess a valid AZ principal certificate

SMUSD is an equal opportunity employer

Please apply at https://www.smusd90.org/page/human-resources