Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Washington Elementary School District 6 District Wide - Glendale, Arizona. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5573773

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: BAP (G)

Position Control: 1610

Department: School

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: February 23, 2023

Summary: 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.

• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibility for the principal in his/her absence.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the instructional program, helping to provide leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
• Direct and supervise student extracurricular programs.
• Assist in maintaining student discipline.
• Administer school rules regarding attendance.
• Assist in the evaluations of classified and certificated staff.
• Assist in the selection of school personnel.
• Coordinate the master calendar for student activities, athletic events, and facility usage.
• Provide for the health and safety of students and staff.
• Oversee the coordination of student funds.
• Performs other duties as required.

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; or verified current enrollment in a principal prep program.
• 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.

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…