Job Description:

Provides leadership, administrative and supervisory skills for the promotion of all students’ educational development, including community and parent involvement.  

·    Establishes and maintains, within the limitations of financial resources available, a safe and effective learning climate in the school ensuring effective teaching and learning, based on school-wide strategic planning.

·     Sets high, yet realistic school goals based on district goals and school needs. Provides systematic staff development and implements action plan for results.

·         Leads and facilitates comprehensive needs assessment development/implementation of School Improvement Plan.

·         Monitors the instructional program through staff and program evaluation to enhance student achievement and development.

·         Implements a school-wide program of student management utilizing consistent rules, positive reinforcement, and appropriate logical consequences.

·         Evaluates, according to law and Board policy, and counsels all staff regarding their individual and group performances.  Provides staff growth assistance as needed.

·         Recommends discharge of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory.

·         Plans and organizes activities to bring parents and other community members into the school.

·         Participates in community, school, and district meetings as appropriate or assigned.

·         Assumes responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students and staff.

·    Works with district departments, including maintenance and transportation departments, to coordinate multiple school activities to assure safe, well-maintained facilities which operate effectively and efficiently.

·   Maintains supervision of office clerical staff, school health office, counselor, teaching staff, instructional staff, paraprofessionals, athletic director, & student activity sponsors.

·    Involve and lead staff in interpreting test data to improve instruction and achievement and facilitate staff professional development needs.

·         Continues to grow professionally through appropriate staff development opportunities.

·         Performs all other duties as may be assigned.

·         Informs Superintendent of activities and problems as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

·         Demonstrates competencies in teaching, supervision, knowledge of instructional strategies, learning principals and child development

·         Evidence of knowledge of theory and practice of elementary and/or middle school administration

·         Evidence of knowledge of Arizona State accountability measures

·         Evidence of strong data analysis skills and use of data to drive instruction

·         Evidence of strong skills in planning implementing and evaluating programs for K-12 students

·         Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills

·         Experience and knowledge in CTE, AP, Dural enrollment, and alternative education program.

·         Evidence of fiscal responsibility.

·         Evidence of leadership in the field of education

·         Evidence of problem-solving ability

·         Skilled at developing talent in other people

·         Resourceful and adaptable

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                           

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands;  some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; and some fine finger dexterity. 

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:          

• At least three years successful K-8 teaching or administrative experience

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Arizona Principal Certification Required

SALARY:                                Salary commensurate with education and experience

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:     12-months, 2 to 3-year administrative contract