Middle School Assistant Principal

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Assistant Principal—Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Arizona State Administrative Certificate.
2. Master’s degree in education or related field.
3. Valid Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
4. At least five years of successful teaching experience required.

ESSENTIAL OF APPLICANT

1. Commitment to improving achievement and ability to plan and implement strategies for school improvement.
2. Visionary leader with effective communication skills.
3. Expertise in instructional uses of technology and interest in expanding the use of education technology in classroom settings.
4. Proficient in developing long range staff development plans with follow-up to increase staff capacity for growth and change.
5. Advocate of parental involvement.
6. Competent problem solver.

REPORTS TO

Principal

JOB GOAL

Assumes the role of the assistant principal of the school and assists the principal by using leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of staff members.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.

1. Serves as the assistant principal of the school.

1. Serves as principal in the absence of the principal.
2. Assists the principal in building maintenance and improvement.

1. Coordinates the use of facilities.

1. Assists in the supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff.

1. Assumes responsibilities for coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.

1. Serves with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.

1. Assists in the interpretation of school District programs, policies, and procedures for students, parents, staff, and community.

1. Oversees all matters of enrollment, registration, classification, scheduling, and grade reporting of students.

1. Oversees all students’ disciplines, students /parent handbooks and student discipline data system.

1. Oversees the crisis management process of the school and conducts safety inspections, monthly safety drill and Coordinates the drug search dogs process.
2. Oversees all matters of student attendance including supervising home-school liaison, attendance clerk, and registrar.

1. Manages all student behavior problems in a fair and just manner, and maintains records of any disciplinary action taken, advises administrators and faculty on matters of student discipline.

1. Confers and communicates with parents, teachers, counselors, support service personnel, and students on matter of discipline, welfare, and academic achievement.

1. Shares with the principal the responsibility for protecting the social and emotional welfare of the students.
2. Serves as liaison between the schools and such public health and social service agencies as have occasion to work with or for the school including handling of problems relating to neglect, abuse, and truancy from school.

1. Assists with campus control and security.

1. Assists with supervisory responsibility for student activities, programs of student orientation, and similar activities.
2. Assists in the development, maintenance, and distribution of student calendars, handbooks, schedules, bulletins, and the like.

1. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Eleven (11) months a year on the Initial Placement Administrative Salary Schedule for New Hires. The Governing Board will establish salary and work year.

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Revised: March 27, 2024

Approved: April 22, 2024

Salary : $64,890 - $70,890