School Principal jobs in Mesa, AZ

The High School Principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the high school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the District to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe child-centered learning environment that meets and exceed the Arizona State Standards, following the approved curricula and directive of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the High School Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Serves as the instructional leader and demonstrates authentic leadership skills, capable of making tough decisions and leading a cohesive team. Is present and visible to students and teachers around the school.
• Plans, designs, and conducts follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of student and the educational community.
• Leads school and decision making process to ensure the development of a comprehensive School Improvement Plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members.
• Conducts and maintains school’s performance evaluation information and its systems to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to district, state and federal educational standards and goals.
• Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and district, including instructional programs are in line with the Arizona State Standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations.
• Establish the master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students.
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school, observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
• Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem solving and creativity, that they address the range of skills and developmental needs found in the classroom, that they encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and achievement.
• Serve as role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
• Collect and analyze data regarding the needs and achievement of students, including state assessments, and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs.
• Confers, consults, with and advises district, public and private agency personnel and parents concerning student educational and behavior problems and alternative problem solutions.
• Manages, supervises, observes, and conducts staff professional development and staff training programs which identify and encourage leadership potential.
• Confers with site and district instructional support staff in decision making processes, and in the development of alternative approaches to solving educational concerns and issues.
• Supervise all personnel assigned to the building, establishing clear expectations for role, responsibilities, and performance to ensure that all job responsibilities are met and exceeded.
• Leads and facilitates successful completion of district goals at the site level.
• Oversees assigned administrative functions delegated to assistant principal and other site personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
• Researches alternate funding sources for the purpose of maintaining the efficient operation of the school.
• Serves on district committees and in district leadership roles for the purpose of achieving the goals of the District Strategic Plan.

Other Functions:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; managing major organizational components; and determining the use of funds. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s Degree in job related area
• Valid Principal Certificate
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Must have leadership experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• None specified

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

SKILLS:

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan and manage projects.

ABILITY:

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operates equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; working extended hours; maintaining confidentiality; working under stress and in crisis situations; communicate with diverse groups; implement established curriculum.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.