Assistant Principal

Position:

Assistant Principal, High School

Type:

Public

Location:

Suburban

Job :

131784

County:

Coconino

Posted:

December 22, 2025

Contact Information:

Flagstaff Unified School District

3285 East Sparrow Ave

Flagstaff, AZ 86004

District Website

Contact:

Dawn Anderson

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Summary of Function

Responsible for assisting the Principal with leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability at the assigned high school. The assistant principal will supervise the student athletic program, which includes hiring and overseeing all coaching staff. The assistant principal has shared responsibilities with the principal and serves as the principal in their absence. The assistant principal may assume responsibilities from within the principal's job description as directed and is supervised by the principal.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

* Valid AZ Department of Education Administrative Certificate required

* Master's degree from an accredited college or university required

* Emphasis in supervision, educational administration and secondary curriculum preferred

* AZ Department of Education Certification required;
Dual Certification preferred

* Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual endorsement is required within one year of hire

* Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

* Three (3) years successful experience in teaching, administration and supervision of staff preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Understanding of district and school student-achievement data and AZ State Standards.

* Knowledge of Restorative Practice and coordination of discipline.

* Ability to manage a variety of student behaviors.

* Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements of essential duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Specific Duties

* Position would focus/oversee district and school level programs housed at the High School with an emphasis in:

* Athletic programs and oversight

* Teacher observations and evaluations

* Staff observations and evaluations

Illustrative Duties

* Responsible for all matters involving interscholastic athletics at the high school level.

* Represents their school at all meetings, contests, and other activities related to athletics.

* Coordinates the arrangement of schedules for athletic activities and coordinates schedules and contracts for staff and students needed to support associated activities.

* Coordinates transportation services for all athletic teams and other related groups directly concerned with the event inclusive of band.

* Supports the Principal in the coordination of the athletic program budget and ensures compliance with expenditures and purchase order requirements associated with the athletic program.

* Directs the duties for the staff assigned to support the athletic program including but not limited to administrative assistant support, coaches, game officials, student workers, and athletic trainers.

* Evaluates staff within the athletic and physical education departments.

* Coordinates the schedules for coverage and assists in the supervision of after-school activities.

* Works collaboratively with all staff to strengthen the instructional program.

* Maintains high standards of student conduct through a respectful guidance and development program, which focuses on prevention, communication with parents and high expectations of conduct.

* Establishes effective communication and maintains positive and respectful relationships with students, staff, parents and the community

* Participates in the recruitment, selection and supervision of all school building personnel.

* Assists with principal in providing the staff with professional development that will enhance their teaching skills to meet the needs of a culturally diverse student populations and a variety of learning styles.

Other:

Position Title:

Assistant Principal, High School Athletics

Department/Section:
Flagstaff High School

Supervisor:
Principal

12 months;
Benefit eligible

Placement on Salary Schedule based on experience and skills:
Admin Salary Schedule DD $89,586 - $99,441

Desired

Start Date:

July 01, 2026

Application Packet:
Must include cover letter, three letters of recommendations dated within prior 12 months, and resume