Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assistant Principal
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 12-Month Salary Range - High School and Middle School $80,000 to $96,000
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Building Principal, the Assistant Principal assists in the administration of the school according to the policies of the Governing Board.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provides educational leadership to students, faculty and staff.
Observes and evaluates the instructional performance of teachers.
Coordinates student scheduling.
Monitors attendance and discipline of students.
Provides supervision and leadership in the instructional program and the support services area.
Assists in the review, approval and recommendation of school course offerings and instructional matters.
Interviews prospective teachers and support staff for employment.
Develops departmental budget for review and assists in developing the school budget.
Coordinates management information systems.
Representative of the school to community agencies and/or organizations.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Skilled in providing strong instructional leadership.
Skilled in working with a diverse student populations, staff and parents.
Skilled in providing leadership to teachers and support staff
Skilled in implementing English Language Learner (ELL) programs.
Skilled in computer technology in the performance of duties.
Skilled at involving students, teachers and parents in collaborative decision making.
Skilled in developing and implementing an effective school-wide discipline plan.
Knowledge of current educational innovations, techniques and strategies for diverse students.
Knowledge of cross categorical special education programs and their unique functions.
Knowledge of effective plan and implementation of new initiatives and programs.
Knowledge of standards, benchmarks and assessments.
Knowledge of district rules of conduct.
Professional communication skills effectively (verbal and written); ability to instruct; and maintain emotional control under stress.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision, corrected to 20/20, hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift (exerting force up to 50 pounds), carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 125 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field. Arizona Department of Education Certification as Administrator must be received prior to the start of employment. Preferred - Minimum of two (2) years experience in a management and/or leadership position within the field of education. All positions require experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.
REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Arizona Department of Education Certification as Administrator must be received prior to the start of employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Maricopa Unified School District 20 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. The Maricopa Unified School District 20 is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 and Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Applications and documentation requirements can be printed from our website at www.musd20.org
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