Job Description:

4 day work week 

Position Overview:

Leadership, supervisory and administrative skills, to manage the assigned school so as to promote the maximum education opportunity for and development of each student.  Ability to establish and maintain procedures for the resolution of conflict in an effort to maintain a high level of staff morale.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Valid Arizona Administrator’s certificate to practice as a school principal.
• Previous experience in public school administration preferred.
• Previous experience as a classroom teacher.
• Ability to lead and direct staff effectively.
• Proficient in working with parents and the public.

Specific Duties:

• Works cooperatively and maintains effective relationships with students, parents, school district, community, county and state personnel, public officials and the general public.
• Responds with tact and courtesy, in public, or telephone contact situations and provides information requiring a knowledge of state and county education laws, board policies, district procedures and general education information pertaining to the school district.
• Separates those items that are of a confidential nature from those that are not.
• Represents the Superintendent as the chief administrative officer and educational leader of the school to which assigned.
• Operates the school within the established board policies, district objectives, state and federal statutes.
• Keeps the superintendent informed regarding the total educational program, activities and needs.
• Responsible for the welfare of the students and staff within the school environment.
• Consults with District personnel to coordinate the operation of the school in matters which relate to the entire school district.
• Coordinates all school activities
• Communicates school conditions relating to custodial care and school plant planning and management to the MUSD Operations Director.
• Works closely with the Superintendent and Personnel Office to select, assign and schedule staff at their school
• Writes evaluations on all teachers and non-certificated personnel under their jurisdiction.
• Addresses grievances from staff, students and parents according to MUSD policy.
• Responsible for the classification, promotion or retention of students within the district policy and administrative guidelines.
• Oversees the attendance and conduct of the pupils.
• Responsible for the inventory and control of district property.
• Ability to learn from experience and informal/formal instruction
• Demonstrating flexibility in adjusting to variable workload and job duties
• Participating in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work environment
• Abiding by the strict confidentiality policy of the District
• Treating students, fellow employees, board members, and visitors with respect and dignity at all times
• Shows sincere commitment and adherence to all District Compliance issues
• Self-discipline: the ability to be self-directed, prioritize tasks, and a detail-oriented working style
• Humble attitude about knowledge limitations, know when to ask for help
• All criteria-based duties, responsibilities and standards within this document will be performed according to established district policies, procedures, and guidelines as well as industry best practices