Assistant Principal; School year 2026-27

Assistant Principal (School Year 2026-27)

Tempe

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal

Department: Catholic Schools

The Assistant Principal is part of the administrative team, working collaboratively with the Principal to develop within the school a strong Catholic identity. The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in the administration of the school, has a complete understanding of the school philosophy and is committed to supporting and implementing the vision of the school and parish.

• Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education
• Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education
• Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching
• Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church
• Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society
• Serves as Acting Principal in the absence of the principal
• Duties may vary from school to school. They may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assists in planning of agenda for faculty meetings and local school in‑services
• Coordinates selection of textbooks in conjunction with curriculum goals and objectives
• Supervises the school discipline program
• Monitors the implementation and follow‑up of the recommendations from NCA/WCEA visit
• Develops timeline and monitors curriculum in‑depth studies and articulation across grade levels and subject areas
• Assists with interviewing, observation and evaluation of teachers
• Monitors government program applications, monies and services with public school district
• Facilitates annual revision of handbooks; student, parent, and faculty
• Serves as Athletic Director overseeing school’s sports program
• Oversees the acquisition and training of substitute teachers ensuring compliance with certification requirements and diocesan screening procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate personnel records according to Diocesan guidelines
• Establishes positive school‑community relationships:
• Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community
• Promotes respectful and positive school relationships
• Maintains awareness of his/her role as a Catholic school administrator and its impact on the community
• Provides for regular communication and collaboration with teachers
• Cooperates with and helps promote various curricular and co‑curricular programs within the school
• Attends and actively participates in school activities and functions
• Continues professional development; attends assistant principal meetings; maintains development through reading, coursework, conference attendance, committee work, etc.
• Keeps informed of current instructional practices through professional reading and educational opportunities
• Participates in professional activities and joins appropriate professional organizations
• Attends diocesan sponsored in‑services
• Attends and actively participates in school faculty meetings and in‑services
• Actively participates in the process of continuous school improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Must be practicing Catholic (Bona‑Fide Occupational Qualifications – BOFQ) and be willing to sign a Profession of Faith
• Must have at least two years of classroom teaching experience and be certified or in the process of being certified in administration by the Arizona Department of Education
• Must meet Ministry Formation Certification as required by Diocesan policy
• Must be creative and show initiative
• Must have good organization, time management, problem‑solving and judgment skills; have an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing personnel and program needs, good communication skills with both children and adults
• Must have positive attitude in crisis situations
• Must have ability to work cooperatively with others as well as ability to delegate
• Must have knowledge and understanding of good teaching techniques and child psychology
• Must have received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
• Must have IVP Fingerprint clearance completed