Assistant Principal for the 26-27 School Year

JOB GOAL

To support the Principal in providing leadership, overseeing the educational program, and promoting student achievement in alignment with district policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Arizona Principal Certificate at time of application
• Minimum of three (3) years successful classroom teaching experience in a multicultural setting preferred
• Evidence of being a life-long learner
• IVP fingerprint card
• Successful experience as an administrator preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists principal as the instructional leader of the school's academic program, and maintains responsibility and accountability for his/her success. Assumes the role of the principal in his/her absence.
• Assists principal in establishing goals based on student achievement data and implementing strategies, which will support multiple assessments of students' growth.
• Visits classrooms regularly and makes recommendations to improve student learning.
• Assists in supervision and evaluation of personnel as assigned by principal.
• Helps establish an expectation that all staff will create an environment which values and supports student success.
• Assists appropriate personnel in the selection of new employees.
• Assumes responsibility for the enforcement of student attendance and discipline policies and statutes.
• Assists principal in development and implementation of an effective plan to increase parental and community involvement at school in order to ensure student success.
• Assists principal in addressing parent/community concerns in an expedient and professional manner.
• Participates in community, school and District meetings as appropriate or assigned.
• Assists the principal in supervising the operation of the buildings, grounds and other school property for the protection of those facilities and the safety of those who use them.
• Works with District departments to help coordinate multiple school activities.
• Assists principal in working with School Improvement Team to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate a school improvement plan.
• Assists principal in establishing a leadership model that promotes participation of teachers, parents, and support staff in school improvement strategies.
• Assists principal in informing all staff and parents continuously on the goals and objectives of District Strategic Plan.
• Assists principal in assuming responsibility and accountability for sound fiscal management.
• Assumes responsibility for school compliance with Governing Board policies and state and federal laws; including the imposition of employee discipline when appropriate.
• Keeps the principal and other appropriate administrative staff informed of school issues.
• Models for students, staff and colleagues the success that comes from being a life-long learner through the process for professional growth.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.