Smith Junior High School Assistant Principal

Smith Junior High School Assistant Principal -

Starting Date: Jul 21, 2026

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for consecutive years.

Overview

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in leading and managing all aspects of school operations to ensure academic excellence, student success, and a positive school culture. The Assistant Principal serves as an instructional leader, operational manager, and culture builder, working collaboratively with staff, students, and families to achieve the school’s goals. This position actively contributes to continuous improvement efforts, aligns work with district priorities, and implements the principal’s direction to advance the mission, vision, and goals of the school and district.

The Assistant Principal models the essential skills and attitudes of the Mesa Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate by demonstrating ethical leadership, accountability, collaboration, resilience, and a commitment to excellence.

Employment Type:

Assistant Principal - Junior High, Full-time

Salary Range:

$82,046 - $100,096

Salary Procedures:

Years of administrative experience and education considered

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

Calendar:

Administrative Exempt,10.75-month position

Reports To:

Principal

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the principal in implementing the school’s mission, vision, and goals in alignment with district priorities and performance expectations.
• Leads and supports initiatives to improve instruction, student outcomes, and school culture as directed by the principal.
• Collaborates with teachers, staff, and district leaders to identify and implement evidence-based strategies for continuous improvement.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring the school improvement plan to ensure measurable academic, behavioral, and cultural growth.
• Models a sense of urgency and commitment to achieving results that meet or exceed district and school goals.

• Supervises, observes, and evaluates teachers and staff as assigned by the principal to ensure instructional quality and professional growth.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and professional learning aligned with school improvement priorities and instructional goals.