Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties as assigned.

• Represents the Superintendent as the chief executive officer and educational leader of the school to which assigned
• Operates the school within the established Board policies and regulations, District directives and procedures, and state statutes
• Makes rules and regulations, as needed, to supplement and support Board policy, mission, goals and objectives
• Administers the school by creating a school climate that ensures effective teaching by teachers and learning by pupils
• Monitors the instructional programs at the building level through staff and program evaluation to best provide for instruction appropriate to the abilities of the students
• Evaluates staff
• Monitors instruction at the building level to minimize classroom disruptions and maximize teaching personnel
• Implements a school wide program of student management utilizing consistent rules, positive reinforcement, and appropriate negative consequences
• Demonstrates, with every decision, the priority placed on high expectations for student achievement and utilizes objective measurement of student academic progress
• Utilizes the supervisory process to teach teachers and qualitatively improve instruction
• Contributes to the qualitative improvement of the educational programs in the District through constructive efforts with other administrators
• Keeps the Superintendent and his/her staff informed with regard to the schools’ educational program, activities and needs
• Sets an example of democratic educational leadership by encouraging a free flow of ideas and active participation in the development of the educational process
• Establishes appropriate objectives for the school instructional program within State and District guidelines and assists in the appraisal of student progress on a grade level and school wide basis
• Coordinates the budget preparation and business affairs of the school
• Maintains appropriate personnel practices to secure and maintain the best staff while creating good morale
• Keeps the community informed about the school; encourages community participation, whenever possible which contributes to the welfare of the pupils
• Pursues a program of professional growth which enables the principal to remain abreast of excellent educational leadership practices
• Accepts and supports  the policies of the District and effectively communicates ideas and directives

Position Title:   School Principal - Madison Traditional Academy K-8

Length of Work Yr: 12 months

Salary Range: $99,992-$124,882  Plus $2,500 Middle School Principal Stipend    

Placement based on degree and experience

Department: Madison Traditional Academy

Reports To: District Office/Superintendent

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (required)
• Arizona Principal Certification (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree (required)

• Two (2) years’ full-time school administrative experience (preferred)
• Three (3) years of teaching experience (required)
• Knowledge and/or experience as a teacher or administrator (required)
• Knowledge and or experience in special education (preferred)
• Demonstrates understanding of theory and practice of elementary and/or middle school administration
• Ability to communicate, listen and respond to staff, parents and school community
• Demonstrates competencies in teaching supervision, knowledge of instructional strategies, learning principles and student development
• Demonstrates the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with school personnel, pupils, parents and community
• Demonstrates sound and practical decision making
• Integrates effective schools’ knowledge into leadership activities at the building level
• Demonstrates success in measurement of student academic progress and achievement