High School Assistant Principal (FY 24/25) - Santa Cruz Valley Unified School

SUMMARY: Under limited general supervision, implements and enforces school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations. Collaborates with principal and teams to support district-wide goals and initiatives. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Principal in his/her absence.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serves as an ambassador for school and District at all times.
• Assists principal in the overall administration of the school. Serves as administrator in the absence of the principal.
• Assists in development and maintenance of class schedules, student schedules and extracurricular activities.
• Coordinates school events including but not limited to graduation, transitions, assemblies and school dances. Reviews and approves fundraisers, purchasing, and club directions.
• Shares responsibility for the maintenance of discipline throughout the school and addresses individual students as necessary.
• Collaborates with counselor(s) on individual student discipline.
• Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance clerk for investigative follow-up actions.
• Maintains communication with parents and teachers to address concerns and schedules meetings.
• Designs and administers summer credit remediation and incoming student programs, where applicable.
• Reviews and oversees emergency plans, procedures, safety inspections and drills.
• Conducts teacher walkthroughs and observations of performance and provides feedback.
• Assists principal in the evaluation of certified and classified staff as assigned.
• Administers campus maintenance. Reviews, approves, and implements work orders.
• Assists principal in the development of annual budget requests.
• Completes and reviews various reports and documents.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership or closely related field; AND three (3) years of teaching experience, including supervisory/management/leadership experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Arizona Administrative Certificate.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, reporting, and retention.
• School safety rules and regulations, and precautions.
• Instructional practices and methods of classroom teaching and management.
• Discipline manual policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Practices methods involved in providing quality customer service
• District and School Board policies and procedures.

Required Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Understanding lesson planning using District lesson plan template.
• Analyzing and interpreting student data.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to travel and represent the District