SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction to the school staff for the continuous improvement of instruction and to maximize the learning of all students. Designs and implements school-wide and staff development activities to create an optimum teaching and learning environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as an ambassador for school and District at all times.
• Promotes positive school culture by actively engaging in day to day operations, assemblies, and events.
• Designs, implements and monitors all state and District required action plans to support continuous improvement.
• Maintains open lines of communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Recruits, retains and evaluates a high quality staff.
• Promotes and monitors the general health, safety, and welfare of all students and staff.
• Participates in local, State, and some out of state professional development opportunities.
• Promotes the District’s mission and site goals. Sets expectations for students and staff.
• Develops and maintains positive verbal and written communication with the community.
• Prepares and maintains the school budget and systems to support school programs. Oversees the purchasing of all material, equipment, and supplies.
• Implements and enforces Board policies.
• Works with facilities and food service departments to ensure an excellent environment for students and staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field; AND three (3) years of teaching experience, including three (3) years or administrative or Assistant Principal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Arizona Administrative Certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting, and retention.
• School safety rules and regulations, and precautions.
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP).
• State and Federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to education and teaching curriculum.
• Telephone Etiquette.
• Practices methods involved in providing quality customer service
• District and School Board policies and procedures.

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Assessing, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Developing, implementing and managing budgets.
• Auditing curriculum.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard campus environment.
• Ability to travel and represent the District.