Job Description:

Assistant Principal Academics 1.0 FTE - 25-26 SY
 
Department:        Mountain Pointe High School
Reports to:           Principal
Placement:           Administrative Salary Schedule   - $89,797 - $122,075
Term:                    12 Months

                              OPENING AT MOUNTAIN POINTE HIGH SCHOOL

It is necessary to complete an application online at www.tempeunion.org to work at the Tempe Union High School District.  Please use the below URL address to go directly to the application:

                                  https://www.applitrack.com/tempe/onlineapp

 
Position Summary:
The Assistant Principal for Academics works closely with department chairs and Academic Coaches to ensure curriculum and academic standards are implemented efficiently; works cooperatively with the principal and district administrative team to support increased student achievement and initiatives.
 
Essential Functions:

• Oversees student registration, coordinates annual student enrollment with local elementary districts, and prepares and maintains the master schedules.
• Coordinates annual student enrollment process with feeder elementary districts.
• Administers school policies and regulations as related to student discipline, attendance and application to due process.
• Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance, referrals, and discipline and work with other
• Arranges conferences with students, parents, and teachers when necessary regarding discipline and attendance or academic concerns.
• Facilitates and monitors curriculum implementation, evaluation and revision in accordance with District goals and the AZCCRs.
• Supervises the guidance department.
• Assists with the selection and assignment of certified and classified employees.
• Assists in the evaluation of staff performance as assigned by the Principal.
• Works with department chairs to coordinate and supervise student teachers and internships on campus.
• Assists with administration of the school budget.
• Assists in school compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of various governmental agencies.
• Assists with other general administration duties of the school, special programs, and other areas as assigned by the Principal.

Training and Experience:

• Master’s Degree.
• Prior administrative and/or department chair experience.

 
Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Secondary Principal Certificate and DPS Fingerprint clearance card.

 
Knowledge Of:

• Personnel supervision.
• Scheduling and preparing a master schedule using available technology tools.

 
Professional Skill In:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent memory and the ability to function well under varying levels of stress.
• Working independently with minimal supervision and assistance.
• Maintaining confidential and/or sensitive information as appropriate.
• Keeping abreast of current trends and information pertinent to the job.
• Computers and standard educational/office software.
• Proactively seeking and recommending alternative approaches and potential solutions to problems.
• Effectively using technology as a tool.
• Responding promptly to questions and requests; seeking assistance when appropriate.
• Assessing needs and recommending improvement for assigned site.
• Actively continuing education and memberships in professional organizations that will promote continued growth.
• Ensuring that s/he is accessible to District employees, parents, and community.
• Developing positive working relationships with employees, community members, and the Governing Board.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance.

 
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
 
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
 
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.