SY -27 Grades K-6 Principal; South Phoenix

Position: SY 2026-27 Grades K-6 Principal (South Phoenix)
Position:

SY 2026-27 Grades K-6 Principal (South Phoenix)

Type:

Charter

Location:

Urban

Job :

132176

County:

East Maricopa

Posted:

January 26, 2026

Contact Information:

ASU Preparatory Academy

1130 E University Dr. #230

Tempe, Arizona 85044

District Website

Contact:

Kathy Piippo

Phone:

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Salary Range:

$85,000.00 - $93,500.00 USD annually.

As part of Arizona State University's charter to provide access and excellence, ASU Preparatory Academy (ASU Prep) shares this commitment by demonstrating all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of their background. To scale our current impact, ASU Prep is advancing a major expansion program taking fundamental responsibility for the communities we serve.

The Principal shares in the following responsibilities: instructional leadership of the school and shared administrative and supervisory responsibility of the school/building. As a leader in the organization it is essential to relate the educational objectives of the school to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement, instructional excellence, community support, and school morale. In addition, the Principal supports every student graduating from the university, contributing to their community, and competing globally.

The Principal will provide leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction, review and evaluation of the teaching and learning at their assigned school. The Principal will ensure that organizational systems and academic programs are established to ensure that the school education objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement and instructional excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field, required.

* Minimum of three (3) years of proven, successful experience as a classroom teacher with qualified content expertise.

* Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a leadership role.

* Aligned state of Arizona certification for Principals, required.

* Participates in a continuing professional development program, maintaining a high level of competence in the field of education.

* Previous experience with blended (online/in-person) learning preferred.

* Active Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

* Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serves as an administrative and co-supervisory official of the school.

* Assumes ultimate responsibility for the management and operation of the school in accordance with law, administrative code, and ASU Preparatory Academy policies and regulations.

* Exercises authority over the behavior and conduct of pupils, professional and non-professional employees, visitors, and any other persons using the school.

* Prepares and/or supervises the creation of all reports, master teaching schedules, records, and other paperwork as required by the State Department of Education, and the Federal Government, or paperwork that may be appropriate to the school's administration.

* Selects and recommends for hiring school personnel who demonstrate an enthusiasm, professional background, and understanding of the ASU Prep way.

* Maintains high standards of student safety and conduct, and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with School Committee policy and the students' rights to due process.

* Maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school.

* Uses evaluation for self-improvement; carries out individual improvement plan developed with the Managing Director of Schools.

* Performs other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Managing Director of Schools or as required by law, code, and regulation/ASU Prep policy.

* Understands the elements of effective ASU Prep education pedagogy and ensures its implementation in the school's daily and overall curriculum.

* Supervises the effective and efficient implementation of the educational and instructional programs in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and the provisions of the district's collective bargaining agreements.

* Acts as a student advocate to ensure the rights of all students are respected and that all have equal access to the educational opportunities necessary to meet their needs and abilities.

* Develops with staff the annual goals and achievement plan for the school. Chairs (or co-chairs) and facilitates the work of the School Advisory committees and mentor leadership teams.

* Keeps the Managing Director of Schools informed, and advises, assists, and works cooperatively with all other network staff in school-related matters.

* Supervises and participates in Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and other parent/teacher conferences.

* Provides an articulated, consistent…