Elementary School Principal (PES - 2026/2027)

Payson Unified District•Payson, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary School Principal is responsible for establishing a leadership model which results in effective programs for students, implementing procedures that ensure fair and consistent treatment of students and staff, implementing district goals, and establishing and maintaining a positive, productive working relationship with administration, staff and students.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona Principal Certification.
Must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Must have three years of verified teaching experience in grades Pre Kindergarten-12.
Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Must possess a valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Knowledge of District policies, operations and organization.
Knowledge of Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
Knowledge of Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
Knowledge of Office practices, procedures and equipment including computers and related software.
Knowledge of Leadership theories and practices.
Knowledge of Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing education.
Knowledge of Open meeting law requirements.
Knowledge of Budget preparation.
Knowledge of Site-based management.
Knowledge of District’s constituents.
Knowledge of Supervision and evaluation of certified and support staff.
Knowledge of Implementing organizational theories.
Knowledge of Developing and monitoring curriculum guidelines.
Knowledge of Developing and evaluating school programs.
Knowledge of Promoting positive public relations.
Knowledge of Crisis management procedures.
Ability to Work cooperatively with others.
Ability to Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to Engage and encourage communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.
Ability to Apply leadership techniques.
Ability to Implement educational policies and procedures.
Ability to Supervise and evaluate support staff.
Ability to Make group presentations.
Ability to Enforce student management procedures.
Ability to Analyze and problem solve.
Ability to Create effective relationships with District staff, vendors and the community.
Ability to Provide excellent customer service.
Ability to Forecast trends, plan and implement goals.
Ability to Effective time management.
Ability to work on multiple projects with conflicting deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Ability to Develop a school budget.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years’ experience in school administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complies with HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
Develops and maintains positive relations with ADE, students, parents, school staff and the public.
Studies the educational needs of the community and works with the administrative team to develop plans for establishing and meeting targeted goals.
Assumes a leadership role in the adoption of the general program of education approved for the school facility under his/her charge.
Supervises and formally evaluates instructional (Certified) and hourly (Classified) staff in the daily execution of their assigned duties.
Provides guidance and oversight in the implementation of all curriculum based and athletic related student activities.
Initiates requests to appropriate central office administration personnel regarding the need of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, curriculum, and other areas as needed.
Develops a program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
Has the knowledge, experience and ability to create the school Master Schedule and make recommendations based on students enrollment to project certified staffing.
Administers the school’s budget allocations.
Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school and District.
Prepares reports as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.