Assistant Principal - SY 24/25 Desert Willow (8190)

Purpose:

The job of assistant principal is to provide support to the middle school principal, perform school site activities as may be designated by the principal and represent the school within the district and community.

• Promote the development, articulation, implementation, and management of the school's mission, vision and goals by assisting the principal.

• Facilitate the learning of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the social, cultural, and legal aspects of the school community, providing assistance to the principal.

• Implement positive and proactive communication strategies for effective parent and community involvement to improve the learning environment for all students.

• Promote a safe and effective learning environment and leads staff to develop effective processes for gathering, analyzing and applying data in decision-making.

• Advocate and supports curricular and instructional programs which promote the success of students.

Qualifications:

Assistant Principal

• Must have at least a master's degree from an approved institution.

• They shall have a valid principal's certificate from the State of Arizona and shall have at least three years of successful experience in teaching and/or school administration.

Dean of Students

• Must be working towards a master's degree in educational leadership from an approved institution.

• They shall have at least three years of successful teaching experience.

• Dean of Students shall be paid on the Assistant Principal salary schedule minus an annual total of $2,500.