Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - High School
This Position is for the 2017-2018 School Year.
Position Goal
The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director works under the supervision of the Principal in the general administration and operation of the high school. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the Principal, teachers, support staff, students, parents, community members, and district-level administrators to implement and maintain goals and objectives for the high school.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Valid Arizona Principal Certificate
- Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
- Minimum three (3) years successful teaching experience
- Minimum three (3) years coaching experience, preferred
- Specific administrative experience through internship and/or previous employment
- Knowledge of Arizona academic standards and ability to interpret test data to improve instruction, student learning and achievement
- Ability to communicate effectively with district administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the general public in oral and in written form
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
- Strong organizational ability in all aspects of educational programs
- Skill in effective decision-making and problem-solving
- Forward-looking in educational views and evidence of a willingness to accept change
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and other technology
- Willing to participate in training and development that would lead towards a more responsible administrative position for the future.
Position Goal
The Assistant Principal / Athletic Director works under the supervision of the Principal in the general administration and operation of the high school. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the Principal, teachers, support staff, students, parents, community members, and district-level administrators to implement and maintain goals and objectives for the high school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Direct and supervise the student activity program and/or the athletic program.
- Hires and evaluates athletic coaches and activity sponsors.
- Secures volunteers to ensure the effective operation of the athletic department.
- Schedules and maintains records for school level transportation fleet. Secures transportation
- Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibilities of the principal in his/her absence as assigned.
- Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the school; deal with special cases as necessary.
- Administer school rules regarding attendance and behavior.
- Assist in the implementation of district curriculum, curriculum review, and development of class schedules.
- Assist in the evaluation of certificated and support staff.
- Assist in the selection and assignment of school personnel.
- Assist in the supervision of school staff, supervision of students during the school day and during extra-curricular activities.
- Provide for the health and safety of students and staff; ensure school facilities are safe, secure, and clean.
- Serve on parent, faculty, and student committees as assigned.
- Participate in the development of school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
- Build and promote a professional learning community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Acts in place of the Principal when requested or due to the absence of the Principal.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to dust and windy conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary Schedule: Administrative Salary Schedule
Benefits: Per District Policy
Evaluation: Annual
Contract: 11-Month Certificated Administrator
Full-time Position, 8 hours per day
Reports to: High School Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt