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 tone of the school; direct and supervise the elementary school program; to use leadership skills in the promoting of the educational development of each student; and to make the school an attractive, pleasant, and productive place in which to work and learn.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Exerts leadership in the adaptation of the elementary school program approved by the Governing Board.
• Directs and evaluates the activities of the elementary school certified and classified staff members in the performance of their duties.
• Supervises the elementary 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 educational program.
• Establishes student personnel regulations and maintains effective student discipline.
• Prepares and submits the elementary school budgetary requests and monitors expenditure of funds.
• Supervises and evaluates the elementary 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 good public relations.
• Performs tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and keeps the Superintendent informed about elementary school activities and problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate and an appropriate Arizona Administrative Certificate.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution approved by the Governing Board.
• At least five (5) years’ successful teaching experience, or such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.