Assistant Principal

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Seton Catholic Preparatory High School - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Seton Catholic Preparatory High School - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5513789
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Seton Catholic Preparatory

Assistant Principal Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Assistant Principal is part of the administrative team, working collaboratively with the Principal to develop within the school a strong Catholic identity. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the administration of the school, has a complete understanding of the school philosophy and is committed to supporting and implementing the vision of the school and parish.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society
• Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the principal
• Assists in planning the agenda for faculty meetings and local school in‑services
• Coordinates the selection of textbooks in conjunction with curriculum goals and objectives
• Supervises the school’s academic program
• Monitors the implementation and follow‑up of the recommendations from the accreditation visit
• Develops timeline and monitors curriculum in‑depth studies and articulation across grade levels and subject areas
• Assists with interviewing, observation, and evaluation of teachers
• Monitors government program applications, monies, and services with the public school district
• Facilitates annual revision of handbooks; student, parent, and faculty
• Coordinates scheduling
• Coordinates advanced placement testing and oversees standardized testing
• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school administrator and its impact on the community
• Provides for regular communication and collaboration with teachers
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co‑curricular programs within the school
• Attends and actively participates in school activities and functions
• Assigns mentor teachers to new and second‑year teachers
• Coordinates the beginning of the year Faculty and Staff Meeting, and the New Teacher Orientation
• Coordinates the annual parent‑teacher conferences
• Supervises and meets regularly with Academic Department Chairs
• Convenes and leads the Academic Review Board at the end of each grading period
• Coordinates Senior Awards Night, Baccalaureate & Graduation
• Academic Communications of Failures/Eligibility & Coordinates Sentinel Success Program
• Liaison for Dual Enrollment & Student teaching experiences
• Coordinates Standardized Testing
• Creates special school schedules for various assemblies
• Approves and keeps records of Field Trips
• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
• Attends diocesan‑sponsored in‑services
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
• Maintains personal professional development records

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be practicing Catholic (Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications - BOFQ) and be willing to sign a Profession of Faith.
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in educational administration preferred.
• Must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience and be certified or in the process of being certified in administration by the…