Principal, Education Administration

Pay Grade:BPR

Position Control:1510

Department:Administrative Services

Accountable To:Superintendent

FLSA Status:Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: January 5, 2023

Under general direction, incumbent(s) creates, maintains, and facilitates leadership, supervisory, administrative, and managerial proficiencies to meet the needs, mission, goals, and objectives of the school and its stakeholders.

• Provide strong instructional leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
• Develop and nurture a productive learning climate.
• Involve and lead staff in interpreting test data to improve instruction and achievement.
• Evaluate the school’s instructional strategies and make adjustments as necessary in order to achieve success in all programs.
• Supervise and evaluate staff members in accordance with District procedures.
• Safeguard health and well‑being of pupils and staff.
• Establish professional relationships with school patrons.
• Maintain and improve the physical aspects of the school plant.
• Administer the financial budget of the school plant and program.
• Select, orient and develop school personnel.
• Implement Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school.

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Three years of verified teaching experience in grades Prekindergarten-12;
• Completion of a program in educational administration for principals;
• A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• A valid Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification or evidence of eligibility to receive Arizona Principal Certification prior to the first day of the contract.

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• A practicum as a principal or 2 years of verified experience as a principal or assistant principal in grades Prekindergarten-12.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Demonstrating leadership theories and practices;
• Knowing and implementing laws, rules and regulations governing education;
• Recognizing open meeting law requirements;
• Knowing budget preparation;
• Demonstrating site-based management;
• Knowing District’s constituents;
• Supervising and evaluating support staff;
• Implementing organizational theories;
• Developing and monitoring curriculum guidelines;
• Implementing educational policies and procedures;
• Applying leadership techniques;
• Developing and evaluating school programs;
• Making group presentations;
• Promoting positive public relations;
• Enforcing student management procedures;
• Crisis management procedures;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.