Assistant Principal High School

Assistant Principal, High School – Dysart Unified School District

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Supplies:
Yes

Department:
Education Services / Support Services

FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: 229

Grade: E – Administrative Salary Schedule

Approved: 4/1/22

Summary:

To assist the Principal in leading the school community to increase student achievement through planning and organizing a school culture focused on teaching and learning, continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction and assessment, effective management of operations and resources in a safe and orderly environment.

• Provides instructional and organizational leadership in support of educational goals of students and academic program; provides instructors guidance and support related to curriculum, instruction and scheduling; performs assessments; reviews resources; collaborates with stakeholders and provides direction in the development and implementation of plans and programs that align with applicable standards, guidelines, policies and goals.
• Plans and manages scheduling and staffing; collaborates and coordinates implementation of programs and/or schedules; oversees compliance with applicable regulations and policies; maintains assigned budget which may include specific programs such as athletics.
• Maintains safe environment and manages safety drills; evaluates and resolves discipline and attendance issues; provides crisis intervention; conducts investigations and determines and applies appropriate actions based on guidelines; maintains communications regarding issues with parents/guardians.
• Plans, schedules, organizes and oversees implementation of various events such as awards presentations, dances, talent shows, educational program events, sports events and/or other related activities/promotional events.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in educational administration or related field required.
• Three (3) years teaching experience required.
• Prior Administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in supervising and evaluating classroom instruction.

• Valid Arizona Administrator certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

• Applicable Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Applicable Dysart Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Principles and practices of management and administration of school programs.
• Curriculum development practices.
• Principles, practices and methods of budgeting, procurement and human resource management.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
• Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
• Customer service principles.
• Modern office technology.

• Managing, supervising, evaluating and motivating staff.
• Training, coaching and overseeing the development of staff.
• Directing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Reviewing research and implementing industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Directing the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of written materials and statistical data for reports and recommendations.
• Authoring and editing complex reports and documents.
• Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
• Facilitating effective collaboration.
• Providing mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Managing budgets and allocating resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Exercising strategic and political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
• Public speaking.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to…