The Assistant Principal at Highland Prep is the co-instructional leader, assisting the school principal in the overall administration of the instructional program and campus level operations. The Assistant Principal is accountable for the improvement of teaching and learning and the total educational process so that all students make steady progress in all areas. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum implementation, co-curricular activities, human resource management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling and facilities operations in support of the school mission and vision. At all times, the Assistant Principal embodies the values of entrepreneurship, innovation, and courage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates the school within the established School policies and regulations, directives and procedures, and state statutes
• Administers the school by creating a school climate that ensures effective teaching by teachers and learning by students
• Assume the duties of Principal as assigned
• Implements a school wide program of student management utilizing consistent rules, positive reinforcement, and appropriate consequences
• Assist with development and administration of disciplinary procedures in accordance with school policies and State laws; receive referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers and executive leadership team; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff concerns.
• Demonstrates, with every decision, the priority placed on high expectations for student achievement and utilizes objective measurement of student academic progress
• Keeps the Principal informed with regard to the schools’ educational program, activities and needs
• Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess and other activities; discipline students according to established guidelines.
• Establishes appropriate objectives for the school instructional program within state and school guidelines and assists in the appraisal of student progress on a grade level and school wide basis
• Follows appropriate personnel practices to maintain the best staff while creating positive morale
• Evaluates education team members
• Participate in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; provide recommendations and suggestions to Principal as needed.
• Keeps the community informed about the school; encourages community participation, whenever possible which contributes to the welfare of the school’s students
• Pursues a program of professional growth which enables the Assistant Principal to evolve best leadership practices
• Establish, coordinate and maintain communication with community and parent groups; attend and conduct a variety of meetings and events
• Develop correspondence to promote school activities and achievements through multiple media formats, including: print & digital flyers, social media, and web pages.
• Operate a computer and a variety of office equipment.
• Supports the belief that all students, regardless of background, have the ability to be accepted to 4-year colleges and universities, and to gain true college-readiness
• Ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
• Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data
• Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree or higher

Preferred

• State Principal Certification
• Evidence of significant and consistent personal and professional achievement
• 4 year(s) of experience as a classroom teacher AND
• 2 year(s) experience leading and/or coaching teachers, including but not limited to roles such as assistant principal, dean, academic coach, director, etc.

Additional Information

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
• Vacation and school holiday pay
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance with zero premium cost for employee coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% employer contribution and longevity bonus contributions

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Arizona Principal's Certificate (Preferred)
• Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)

Work Location: In person