Principal, Education Administration

Position:

Principal

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job :

131877

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

January 08, 2026

Contact Information:

Madison School District

5601 N. 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85016

District Website

Contact:

Human Resources

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties as assigned.

* Represents the Superintendent as the chief executive officer and educational leader of the school to which assigned

* Operates the school within the established Board policies and regulations, District directives and procedures, and state statutes

* Makes rules and regulations, as needed, to supplement and support Board policy, mission, goals and objectives

* Administers the school by creating a school climate that ensures effective teaching by teachers and learning by pupils

* Monitors the instructional programs at the building level through staff and program evaluation to best provide for instruction appropriate to the abilities of the students

* Evaluates staff

* Monitors instruction at the building level to minimize classroom disruptions and maximize teaching personnel

* Implements a school wide program of student management utilizing consistent rules, positive reinforcement, and appropriate negative consequences

* Demonstrates, with every decision, the priority placed on high expectations for student achievement and utilizes objective measurement of student academic progress

* Utilizes the supervisory process to teach teachers and qualitatively improve instruction

* Contributes to the qualitative improvement of the educational programs in the District through constructive efforts with other administrators

* Keeps the Superintendent and his/her staff informed with regard to the schools' educational program, activities and needs

* Sets an example of democratic educational leadership by encouraging a free flow of ideas and active participation in the development of the educational process

* Establishes appropriate objectives for the school instructional program within State and District guidelines and assists in the appraisal of student progress on a grade level and school wide basis

* Coordinates the budget preparation and business affairs of the school

* Maintains appropriate personnel practices to secure and maintain the best staff while creating good morale

* Keeps the community informed about the school; encourages community participation, whenever possible which contributes to the welfare of the pupils

* Pursues a program of professional growth which enables the principal to remain abreast of excellent educational leadership practices

* Accepts and supports the policies of the District and effectively communicates ideas and directives

Other:

Position Title:

School Principal - Madison Traditional Academy K-8

Length of Work Yr: 12 months

Salary Range: $99,992-$124,882 Plus $2,500 Middle School Principal Stipend

Placement based on degree and experience

Department:
Madison Traditional Academy

Reports To:

District Office/Superintendent

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

* Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (required)

* Arizona Principal Certification (required)

* Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree (required)

* Two (2) years' full-time school administrative experience (preferred)

* Three (3) years of teaching experience (required)

* Knowledge and/or experience as a teacher or administrator (required)

* Knowledge and or experience in special education (preferred)

* Demonstrates understanding of theory and practice of elementary and/or middle school administration

* Ability to communicate, listen and respond to staff, parents and school community

* Demonstrates competencies in teaching supervision, knowledge of instructional strategies, learning principles and student development

* Demonstrates the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with school personnel, pupils, parents and community

* Demonstrates sound and practical decision making

* Integrates effective schools' knowledge into leadership activities at the building level

* Demonstrates success in measurement of student academic progress and achievement