Assistant Principal, Elementary

Position Title

Assistant Principal, Elementary

Principal

12 Months

Administrative Salary Schedule

How would you like to make a difference? We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills who can support the Principal and bring creative solutions to promote the educational development of the students. The Assistant Principal helps supervise teachers and staff members and may act as the Principal in their absence. The incumbent should possess strong knowledge of student instruction and assessment of learning.

Administrators contribute to the overall development of teachers and students alike, with a focus on Student Success, Safety and Wellbeing, Community Connection, and Stewardship of Community Resources.

Student Success

• Conduct direct and frequent observations of the instructional programs and provide feedback for growth and development of the team.
• Establish concrete goals and expectations for all students based on the analysis of student achievement data.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness for curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, implementation, and assessment.

Safety and Well-Being

• Responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of all school personnel.
• Accountable for master schedule of classes within established guidelines.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Community Connection

• Available to students, parents, and teachers for education-related purposes outside the regular instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and direct all school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.

Stewardship of Community Resources

• Maintain acceptable accounting practices for various funds generated by student activities.
• Assure school's compliance with state and federal laws.
• Responsible and accountable for sound fiscal management.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

A minimum of a Master's Degree in Education, Administrative Certification and a minimum of three years' experience as a teacher or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, District and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills with ability to prioritize school issues.
• Currently possess or obtain prior to appointment, an Arizona Principal Certificate.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid government issued  / driver's license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Peoria Unified School District offers a robust benefits package that can help increase your financial security, advance professionally, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We also participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Some of the benefits offered include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, a Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, and discounts on many other services.