Job Description:

JobID 6058

• Location:
    District Office
  
  

JOB GOAL:

Provides the oversight and evaluation of elementary principals, the preschool through sixth grade instructional programs and school operations to ensure a climate and culture that promotes student achievement, growth, and college and career readiness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Administrative Certificate
• Superintendent certificate preferred
• Elementary administration experience preferred
• Demonstrate leadership ability in administration, instructional strategies and assessment, grant development, and program evaluation
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Three or more years successful administrative experience in a school district environment
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 261 Days; 12 Months 

REPORTS TO:   Superintendent

EVALUATION:  Initial evaluation to be completed no later than ninety (90) days after the first day of work; thereafter, annually by supervisor.

HOURS:  40 hours per week and may require longer hours - Monday-Friday

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Supports the Strategic Plan of Queen Creek Unified School District
2. Assists each elementary site in developing annual goals and action plans related to school improvement
3. Provides direct supervision and leadership coaching to elementary principals with an emphasis on quality instruction, student engagement and student/program outcomes
4. Establishes and maintains efficient administrative procedures to support the teaching and learning functions of the district and support leadership development
5. Manages and provides oversight of a wide variety of elementary programs for the purpose of ensuring programs are administered within the policies and procedures of the District and that services conform to established guidelines and regulations
6. Plans, organizes, and directs the preparation of district, state, and federal reports to ensure compliance, secure funding, and provide thorough, complete, and effective communication; Prepares reports and studies for the purpose of providing information to the Board, Superintendent, and/or complying with regulatory requirements
7. Keeps the Superintendent informed and works cooperatively with all other administrators in school and district-related matters; Keeps informed of government statutes, regulations and rules; recommend changes in policies and procedures which may be needed due to a change in provisions of the law
8. Promotes effective communication among all members of the school community; Serves on district committees, participate in district activities, and represent the district as warranted or as directed by the Superintendent
9. Maintains a high level of competence in the field of education, remaining current in issues related to areas of responsibility; Participates as a member of the District Leadership Team and Superintendent's Cabinet for the purpose of providing and receiving information and making decisions
10. Maintains a high level of personal integrity and strong work ethic; Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.   

COMPENSATION: Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS: As per QCUSD District policy

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 stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee is frequently required to move about the campus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics & Student Services, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-7488 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Special Education, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Phone 480-987-5990.

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad u orientación sexual en la admisión y el acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades ni en ningún aspecto de sus operaciones, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Queen Creek tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas sobre las políticas antidiscriminatorias: Coordinador del Título IX, Director de Atletismo y Servicios Estudiantiles, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-7488; y Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Educación Especial, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Teléfono 480-987-5990.