Preschool Principal- 2025/2026 SY (Internal Applicants Only)

** Internal Applicants Only **

Qualified candidates who would like to be considered for this vacancy should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Dr. Jed Bowman via email no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

You do not need to complete the online application.

The Principal position is a grade 129 on the salary schedule- Placement range: $91,277.00 to $104,317.00.

Learn more about our generous benefit plans to support a healthy work/life balance at: https://phxschools.org/careers/benefits/

The Principal serves as the site instructional leader and is responsible for the total operation of the school including the administration and supervision of all phases of the instructional program and management of the facility.  The Elementary School Principal shall provide leadership, administrative, and supervisory skills for the educational development of students as well as to promote parent and community involvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Coordinate and supervise all activities and programs conducted at the building level.
• Evaluate the implementation of programs within the building and provide in-service as needed.
• Evaluate the performance of all staff and provide opportunities for improvement or take other steps as necessary.
• Maintain responsibility for maintenance and proper utilization of facilities.
• Be responsible for the overall achievement, welfare, and conduct of students within the building.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrators, employees, parents, and members of the community.
• Ability to promote and maintain strong caregiver and community involvement.
• Monitors teaching to assess alignment and team-specific gaps between written taught, tested curriculum, and student achievement results
• Ability to use an effective process to consistently monitor, review, and revise team goals, action plans, and School Improvement Action Plans (SIAP)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations, and interpretations regarding education and student and staff due process.
• Curriculum development, instructional leadership, and implementation of professional learning communities

Skilled in:

• Assisting in the development of the curriculum and in planning and adapting the courses of study to the needs and interests of the children.
• Assessing staff utilization to make appropriate changes to strengthen programs for students.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with teachers, supervisory, and related administrative personnel.
• Demonstrate long-range planning.
• Submit accurate reports on a timely basis.
• Organize all staff and student schedules for the best interest of the students.

Core Competencies:

- Strong Relationships           - Continuous Improvement            - High Expectations                 - Accountability

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 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; the 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.

WE ARE PHOENIX #1!

At Phoenix Elementary School District #1, we are Inspiring Every Child to Achieve, educating the future leaders of Phoenix! We’re looking for passionate people who want to shape the future to join in our mission. The education of our children is a shared responsibility among our community, and we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to be part of that.

Every member of our Phoenix #1 family—from our top leadership team to our bus drivers, our nutrition team to our nurses, and our teachers to our technology gurus is shaping the lives of our students every day.  It’s not just our work; it is our passion!

We are a Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade school district in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1871 as the first free public school district in Arizona. The district boundaries cover an area from 16th Street to 23^rd Avenue, and Buckeye Road to Thomas Road.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Our 14 schools are in the heart of hip Phoenix.
• We are educating the future leaders of Phoenix.
• We are accessible by Phoenix Light Rail.
• We want you to relax and refuel with healthy vacation time.
• We have University partners that offer discounted tuition.

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 checks. 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.PESD1 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 Lauren Pagnotta, HR Coordinator, at (602) 257-6072 at least 3 days in advance.

Salary : $91,277 - $104,317