Elementary School Principal; SY

Elementary School Principal (SY 26/27)

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District San Cayetano Elementary - Rio Rico, Arizona

Job : 5569816
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction to the school staff for the continuous improvement of instruction and to maximize the learning of all students. Designs and implements school-wide and staff development activities to create an optimum teaching and learning environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an ambassador for school and District at all times.
• Promotes positive school culture by actively engaging in day to day operations, assemblies, and events.
• Designs, implements and monitors all state and District required action plans to support continuous improvement.
• Maintains open lines of communication with staff, students, and parents.
• Recruits, retains and evaluates a high quality staff.
• Promotes and monitors the general health, safety, and welfare of all students and staff.
• Participates in local, State, and some out of state professional development opportunities.
• Promotes the District’s mission and site goals. Sets expectations for students and staff.
• Develops and maintains positive verbal and written communication with the community.
• Prepares and maintains the school budget and systems to support school programs. Oversees the purchasing of all material, equipment, and supplies.
• Implements and enforces Board policies.
• Works with facilities and food service departments to ensure an excellent environment for students and staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field; AND three (3) years of teaching experience, including three (3) years or administrative or Assistant Principal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and

Certifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Arizona Administrative Certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting, and retention.
• School safety rules and regulations, and precautions.
• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP).
• State and Federal laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to education and teaching curriculum.
• Telephone Etiquette.
• Practices methods involved in providing quality customer service
• District and School Board policies and procedures.

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Assessing, prioritizing, and completing multiple tasks and demands simultaneously.
• Developing, implementing and managing budgets.
• Auditing curriculum.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard campus environment.
• Ability to travel and represent the District.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,875 to $109,889 Per Year