Junior High School Principal

Hopi Junior Senior High School District Admin.

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Job : 5957508

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION TITLE: Junior High Principal

REPORTS TO: School Superintendent

DEPARTMENT: District Administration

CATEGORY: Certified

CONTRACT TERM: Twelve Months (12)

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Hopi Junior Senior High School is seeking ideal candidates will have exemplary track records in their own schools and the personal leadership skills required to establish a culture of high expectations and guide staff and students to similar success. We seek outstanding current and former educators who demonstrate:
The drive and dedication to transform an underperforming public school or innovate high performing schools, a firm belief that effective leadership practices have a direct impact on academic performance, instructional expertise in a 7-12 th grade classroom, and a commitment to making a real difference in the lives of students from diverse communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Oversees the Junior High (7/8th grade) Instructional program, including supplementary educational programs and services which are appropriate in meeting the academic, cultural, emotional, social, physical, creative and other holistic needs of 7/8th grade students.
• Develops and monitors student progress utilizing performance-based, "authentic" and appropriate methods and processes to evaluate 7/8th student learning and development.
• Monitors the development of leaning activities to ensure that these activities complement established Student Outcomes for appropriate age, grade-level, and developmental abilities.
• Establishes and implements an effective methods and process for the conduct of frequent informal and formal classroom observations to assist teachers in continually developing their abilities to plan, implement, and facilitate learning activities for 7/8th grade students.
• Conducts 7/8th grade instructional and other staff meetings to ensure participatory planning, development, problem-solving, decision-making, and other school improvement activities that include curriculum, assessment, student input into planning and decision-making, extra-curricular activity options and resources, educational trend and research discussions, effective practices reviews, staff performance expectations and needs, and other participative activities.
• Monitors the development and maintenance of student records that include: attendance, academic and other achievement, evaluation, enrollment, CDIB-this may need to be written out, and other appropriate and required student records.
• Ensures 7/8th grade educational/ learning program in compliance with accrediting agency standards and requirements of the HJSHS.
• Ensures proper and equitable administration of and provide direct oversight and implementation of student rights and responsibilities, and expectations as incorporated into the student handbook.
• Establishes and implements activities designed to ensure that parents of children enrolled in the school have the opportunity to become involved as true partners in the education of their children, and the design of programs, policies, procedures, and activities of the HJSHS 7/8th grade program.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of processes designed to consistently provide students with opportunities to be involved in decision-making on matters regarding students, programs, policies, procedures, activities, and other aspects of school operation, implementation, and evaluation.
• Functions as a resource in the identification and acquisition of learning equipment, materials, supplies, programs, and other resources needed to continually improve the Junior High learning program of the Hopi Junior/Senior High School.
• Ensures certified financial accounting and reporting policies and procedures.
• Ensures that Junior High students have access to a coordinated and balanced extracurricular program of activities that include psychomotor, creative, cultural, academic, and other development of students.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Hopi Junior/ Senior High School Governing Board Policies and Procedures.
• Manage conflict constructively at all levels.
• Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and…