Assistant Principal

Nadaburg Unified School District 81 Desert Oasis Elementary School – Surprise, Arizona

Job : 5576225
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Employment Term: Academic School Year

Supervisor: School Principal

Classification: Certified

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of being a school administrator are immeasurable:
This position seeks a passionate leader with a proven track record and improving student outcomes. A leader who is fiercely committed to creating a community of excellence and will have an impact on teachers and students and will find success and accomplishment in this amazing role, imparting a quality education for every student every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with job-embedded professional development and support to teachers and staff, including staff evaluations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of proper public relations in order to further community understanding and support of the school’s programs.
• Maintain a close and constant relationship with the community and assist with the educational program to the citizens of the district.
• Assists with implementing systems and administrative routines for critical operations to support instruction, emotional and physical safety of students and staff.
• Promotes the vision and mission to ensure high student achievement and college and career readiness.
• Assists in implementing a system to formally and informally acknowledge and celebrate individual and team academic success.
• Collect and analyze student data to support student achievement goals.
• Collect and analyze teacher data to provide individualized support on teacher goals in accordance with the Leading Observation Instrument.
• Assist in supporting goals for teachers, support educators and in writing Educator Goal Plans.
• Assist with student needs analysis used to identify achievement strengths and high-priority areas for improving student learning.
• Support instructional planning by leveraging research-based practices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of district curriculum programs.
• Assist in facilitating and provide support for Professional Learning Communities, members of the leadership team, and in Collaborative Team Meetings.
• Participates in School Site Council, Open House, Back to School Night and other related school/community events and organizations.
• Serves as acting principal in the absence of the principal.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
• Be present at board meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or superintendent

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Current teaching certificate.
• Current Administrative certificate.
• Three years of school teaching experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Extensive school teaching experience.
• Endorsement or extensive course work in multiple content areas.
• Instructional coaching experience.
• Use or understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
• School Administrator experience.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Current pedagogy and instructional best practices; emerging education research and best practices.
• Best practices in teaching and learning.
• Change theory.
• Adult learning models and implementation.
• Management Systems.
• Implementation Strategies.

Skilled in:

• Locating and synthesizing best practices, emerging concepts, and new research in academia and education.
• Building relationships with students, faculty members, families and external partners.
• Active listening.
• Group facilitation.
• Understanding of the foundations and principles of instructional coaching.
• Making data-driven decisions.
• Organizing and planning instructional support based on individual needs and priorities.
• Using data and technology to personalize learning for both adults and students.
• Utilizing a variety of frameworks, platforms, and technology tools to enhance productivity and maintain appropriate records.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with students and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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