Assistant Principal

Position:

Assistant Principal

Type:

Public

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

124299

County:

Northwest Maricopa

Posted:

June 24, 2024

Contact Information:

Washington Elementary School District

4650 West Sweetwater Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85304

District Website

Contact:

Lydia Garcia

Phone: 602-347-2622 or 602-757-1447

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

WESD is proud to serve a diverse student population in Northwest and central Phoenix Metropolitan area. he WESD is comprised of 33 schools (K-6, K-8 and 7-8 and one Online). The District offers Competitive Salary, Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Employee Assistance Program), Employer-matched contributions to Arizona State Retirement. Visit our web site at: www.wesdschools.org or call 602-347-2622

Starting annual salary is $71,309 (years of experience considered for salary placement)

APPLY: jobs.wesdschools.org

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) creates, maintains, and facilitates leadership, supervisory, administrative, and managerial proficiencies to meet the needs, mission, goals, and objectives of the school and its stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibility for the principal in his/her absence.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the instructional program, helping to provide leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District's curriculum.

• Direct and supervise student extracurricular programs.

• Assist in maintaining student discipline

• Administer school rules regarding attendance

• Assist in the evaluations of classified and certificated staff

• Assist in the selection of school personnel

• Coordinate the master calendar for student activities, athletic events, and facility usage

• Provide for the health and safety of students and staff

• Oversee the coordination of student funds

• Performs other duties as required.

Other:

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Three years of verified teaching experience in grades Prekindergarten-12;
• Completion of a program in educational administration for principals; or verified current enrollment in a principal prep program.
• A valid Fingerprint Clearance Card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
• A valid Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification or evidence of eligibility to receive Arizona Principal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• A practicum as a principal or 2 years of verified experience as a principal or assistant principal in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Demonstrating leadership theories and practices;

• Knowing and implementing laws, rules and regulations governing education;

• Recognizing open meeting law requirements;

• Knowing budget preparation;

• Demonstrating site-based management;

• Knowing District's constituents;

• Supervising and evaluating support staff;

• Implementing organizational theories;

• Developing and monitoring curriculum guidelines;

• Implementing educational policies and procedures;

• Applying leadership techniques;

• Developing and evaluating school programs;

• Making group presentations;

• Promoting positive public relations;

• Enforcing student management procedures;

• Crisis management procedures;

• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

• Visit our website at www.wesdschools.org for a complete job description.