EMPLOYEE Classification : Exempt, Certified
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Qualified Arizona Administrative License
- Valid Master's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Valid teaching certificate
- At least three (3) years teaching experience
OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION : To provide instructional leadership and administrative supervision to faculty and staff at the assigned site to enhance the educational opportunities and provide for the maximum development of the students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.Meets or exceeds the Arizona Professional Administrative Standards.Implements Board policy as delegated by the Superintendent.Directs the implementation of Governing Board goals as directed by the Superintendent.Involves staff in development and implementation of program goals.Supervised preparation or proposed annual school budget.Provides leadership in curriculum development and implementation.Requests and administers approved school budget.Evaluates assigned unit personnel as directed.Evaluates and makes recommendations for instructional improvement.Provides personnel with a methodical follow up in areas of evaluation in which need for improvement is noted.Supervises compliance required in relation to school attendance codes.Supervises student discipline and deals with special discipline problems as necessary.Interviews and recommends school employees to the Superintendent.Provides reports required by the Superintendent and district office staff.Assigns and orients staff to building procedures.Supervises requesting of supplies and equipment.Supervises preparation of class schedules and extracurricular activity schedules.Conducts inventories and maintains records of equipment and accounts for school district properties assigned to the school.Provides an atmosphere, which promotes communication among faculty, staff, students, parents, and community, and also promotes a mutual understanding of concerns and opinions of each group.Participates in seminars, workshops and professional conferences for professional growth.Performs other job related duties as assigned.REPORTS TO : Superintendent
SUPERVISES : All site personnel
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.
EVALUATION : Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.
ADA accommodations : Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principle criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.
Approved by Board : 6-22-17
Arizona's Professional Administrative Standards
Standard 1 : The administrator facilitates the development, articulation, implementation, and management of an organization's mission
The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator :
Develops a mission statement for the organizationPromotes support for and fulfillment of the organization's missionProvides purpose and direction for individuals and groups within the organizationDemonstrates knowledge of educational issues and how they affect students, schools, and the communityFacilitates the development of strategic action plans and goals in cooperation with the communitySets priorities in the context of community, student, faculty and staff needsServes as an articulate spokesperson for the welfare of all students in a diverse communityDescribes the role of education in a democratic society within an historical contextUses documentation of his or her performance to design and continually adapt a professional development planDevelops, implements, and monitors changes to the organization's mission to improve student achievementStandard 2 : The administrator facilitates the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the social, cultural, and legal aspects of the community.
The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator :Develops procedures for defining mutual expectationsDevelops working relationships and strategies for formulating and implementing organizational policy and funding practicesAdjusts policy to state and federal requirementsDevelops procedures to recognize potential civil and criminal liabilitiesDevelops procedures to provide equal educational opportunities in programsPromotes the importance of understanding and appreciating the diversity in the communityApplies strategies addressing international issues that affect teaching and learningWorks effectively with policy makersStandard 3 : The administrator implements positive and proactive communication strategies for effective parent and community involvement to improve the learning environment for all students
The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator :Articulates organizational purpose and priorities to the community and news mediaRequests and responds to community feedbackDemonstrates consensus building and conflict mediationFormulates and implements plans for internal and external communicationsUses communications skills to strengthen community supportDevelops support for organizational prioritiesResponds appropriately to the electronic and printed news mediaStandard 4 : The administrator effectively manages services, programs, operations, and resources.
The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator :Demonstrates a knowledge of and uses a variety of theories and models of organizations and of the principles of organizational developmentDefines and uses effective processes for gathering, analyzing, and using data for decision makingIdentifies, frames, and solves problemsIdentifies priorities and formulates plans of action to meet internal and external expectationsDemonstrates project and time management skillsEstablishes procedures to regulate activities and projectsDelegates at appropriate organizational levelsSecures, allocates and manages human and material resourcesUtilizes staff evaluation and staff development systems to improve the performance of staff membersApplies adult motivation research to select appropriate models for supervision of the organizationDemonstrates understanding of employee benefits and alternative employee benefits packagesIdentifies the potential legal issues affecting school personnel selection, development, supervision, retention, and dismissalDemonstrates knowledge of student services and programs for which students may be categorically eligibleEvaluates and promotes improved organizational moraleDemonstrates knowledge of social agencies and services available in the communityPromotes a safe and effective learning environmentApplies to daily practice the ethical conduct of the professionStandard 5 : The administrator advocates and supports curricular and instructional programs which promote the success of students.
The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the administrator :
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum designDevelops a strategic plan that enhances teaching and learningPlans curriculum which anticipates occupational trends and their educational implicationsDemonstrates understanding of instructional objectives using theories of cognitive developmentDemonstrates knowledge of alignment and sequence of curriculum which promotes student achievementDemonstrates knowledge of valid and reliable performance indicators and testing procedures to measure student achievementDemonstrates knowledge of assessment strategies to help students achieve at high levelsUtilizes current technologies which support management and instructional functionsExhibits knowledge of an instructional management system that includes research findings on : learning, motivation, instructional strategies, instructional time, and resources to maximize student achievementDemonstrates knowledge of research findings on the use of a variety of instructional strategies that include multicultural sensitivity and various learning stylesImplements programs to help students develop as caring and informed citizensDescribes and applies legal requirements affecting student supervision
