Assistant Principal

Position Type :

Administration / Assistant Principal

Date Posted : 2 / 25 / 2025

Location : Desert Ridge High

Date Available : 7 / 1 / 2025

Closing Date : 7 / 1 / 2025

Months Contracted : Secondary - 12 Month Short

Job Grade : Assistant Principal

Annual Rate : 12 Month Short - $86,667

Full Time Equivalency : 1.0 FTE

Application Procedure : Apply online

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Assistant Principal

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Principal is done for the purpose of supporting the Principal, performing school site activities as may be delegated by Principal, and representing the school within the district and community.

Essential Functions

• Assists the Principal by providing support for both certified and classified staff in the completion of their work activities.
• Chair meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of completing designated activities that systematically achieve school, district and / or state goals and objectives.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and / or conveying information.
• Evaluates both certified and classified personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and / or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and / or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and / or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g., student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Take on a variety of school related responsibilities such as activities, athletics, scheduling, or special education.
• Supervise after school activities as designated by the school principal.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and / or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of schools curriculum.
• Responsible for implementing District mandated curriculum.
• Ability to use and implement teacher supervision and positive discipline procedures as a tool to improve instruction.
• May coordinate all athletic competitions, practices, coaching positions, transportation, student eligibility, and all items associated with high school and junior high athletics.

Other Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level E Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications. Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.

Problem Solving - Level 3 Work situations are of sufficient scope and variety that significant interpretation and evaluation is required to successfully recognize and define problems. Highly technical judgments and / or constructive thinking involved. Alternative solutions must be considered and short-term action plans must be developed and sequenced.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level C Highly developed verbal skills are required to communicate technical concepts and ideas in individual, group, and large audience situations. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperation, understanding, trust, and credibility is critical. Skill at influencing the behavior of others is important and may be difficult to achieve.

Scope of Contacts - Level 2 Interpersonal contacts extend to peers in other work groups, or to clients / customers who speak the language, either within or outside the organization. interactions with higher levels of authority beyond immediate supervisor must be conducted on an intermittent basis.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level B Work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and / or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Changes in the performance environment require occasional upgrading of skills..

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level D Responsible for the supervision of output in terms of scheduling, progress, and results; for safety, job training, and morale of others; and records. May perform some output. first-line supervisory work.

Organizational Impact - Level 3 Work results, decisions, and approvals impact the overall design of internal systems, programs, and / or research; the status of others; and / or critical aspects of the final product or service in terms of quantity or quality.

Additional Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience : 2 years successful administrative experience preferred

Education : Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.

Certifications / Clearances : Arizona Standard Professional Principal Certificate. Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status : Exempt

Pay Schedule : Assistant Principal

Work Calendar : Elementary - Assistant Principal / Jr High & High School - Administrator 12 Month Short

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

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Salary : $86,667