High School Principal

JOB TITLE: High School Principal                            

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 12 Months 

SUPERVISOR: Superintendent  

CLASSIFICATION: Administrative

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of being a High School Principal are immeasurable: This position seeks a passionate leader with a proven track record in improving student outcomes; a leader who is fiercely committed to creating and leading a community of excellence.  The administrator will find success and accomplishment in this amazing role, impacting a quality education for every student every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee job-embedded professional development and support for teachers and staff, including staff evaluations.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of proper public relations in order to further build community understanding and support of the school’s programs.
• Maintain a close and constant relationship with the community and interpret the educational program to all district stakeholders.
• Implement systems and administrative routines for critical operations to support instruction, and promote emotional and physical safety of students and staff.
• Ensure vision and mission promotes high student achievement and college and career readiness.
• Implement systems to formally and informally acknowledge and celebrate individual and team academic success.
• Collect and analyze student data to support student achievement goals.
• Collect and analyze teacher data to provide individualized support on teacher goals in accordance with the Leading Observation Instrument.
• Write goals for teacher role; support educators in writing goals and Educator Goal Plans.
• Oversee student needs analysis used to identify achievement strengths and high-priority areas for improving student learning.
• Support instructional planning by leveraging research-based practices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of district curriculum programs.
• Facilitate and provide support for Professional Learning Communities, members of the leadership team, and in community and stakeholder meetings.
• Be present at all board meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.
• Three years of high school teaching experience.
• Current Arizona teaching certificate.
• Current Administrative certificate.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Extensive high school teaching experience.
• High school Administrator experience.
• Endorsement or extensive course work in multiple content areas.
• Instructional coaching experience.
• Counseling experience and certificate.

CORE COMPETENTCIES 
? Accountability ? Self-Motivated ? Attention to Detail ? Communication   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee must use hands, arms and fingers to input data, handle, feel or reach; employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes, supplies, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud and can vary in temperature. The nature of this position is fast-paced and may occasionally be thought of as stressful. Through interaction with the public and other district employees, the employee may encounter different scents.

ABOUT US
We have a great group of dedicated staff and hard-working students who work together to achieve academic success within in our district. Our campuses are located in Wittmann and Surprise, Arizona, where we value and invest in our local community.
Our Mission is to graduate all students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics necessary to succeed in the colleges or careers of their choice. Our Vision is to provide a quality education for every student, every day.

NOTICES
The statements in this job description describe the essential function and requirements as assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Job descriptions are subject to change. Employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive fingerprint and background check. Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity gender expression, age, or national origin is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. NUSD is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the district office at (623) 250-7746 at least 3 days in advance.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
Our rural community offers a close-knit feel.
We offer job-embedded professional development and career pathways.
We have an exciting STEM program with amazing community partners.
Our University partners offer discounted tuition.
Discounted childcare is available for all employees.

Salary : $60,000 - $95,000