Middle School Assistant to the Principal (SY 25-26)

SUMMARY: Under limited general supervision, assists in implementing and enforcing school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations. Collaborates with principal and teams to support district-wide goals and initiatives. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Principal in his/her absence. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assists principal in the overall administration of the school. 
• Serves as administrator in the absence of the principal. 
• Assists in development and maintenance of class schedules, student schedules and extracurricular activities. 
• Shares responsibility for the maintenance of discipline throughout the school and addresses individual students as necessary. 
• Collaborates with counselors on individual student discipline. 
• Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and work with the attendance clerk for investigative follow-up actions. 
• Communicates with parents, as needed. 
• Oversees alternative education programs. 
• Assists with procuring supplies, textbooks and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records and receipts for such material. 
• Assists in conducting safety inspections and safety drill practice activities. 
• Assists principal in developing annual budget requests. 
• Assists in the evaluation of certified and classified staff as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned by school principal. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership or closely related field; AND five (5) years of successful teaching experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Required Licenses and Certifications: 

• Arizona Teaching Certificate and Administrative Certificate preferred. 
• Specific technical skills training and certifications may be required. 

Required Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training. 
• Methods of classroom teaching and management. 
• Instructional practices. 
• Student discipline management. 
• Peer mediation and conflict resolution. 

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. 
• Understanding lesson planning using the District lesson plan template. 
• Analyzing and interpreting student data. 

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in a standard office environment. 

Salary : $50,337 - $72,903