26/27 SY Principal Elementary (District Wide)

Dysart Unified School District • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

Lead the school community to increase student achievement through planning and organizing a school culture focused on teaching and learning, continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction and assessment, effective management of operations and resources in a safe and orderly environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in educational administration or related field required.
• Three (3) years teaching experience required.
• Prior Assistant Principal experience required.
• Experience in supervising and evaluating classroom instruction.
• Valid Arizona Administrator certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints ( IVP ) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Knowledge of Applicable Federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Applicable Dysart Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of management and administration of school programs.
• Knowledge of Curriculum development practices.
• Knowledge of Principles, practices and methods of budgeting, procurement and human resource management.
• Knowledge of Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies.
• Knowledge of Principles and techniques of effective oral presentations.
• Knowledge of Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus.
• Knowledge of Customer service principles.
• Knowledge of Modern office technology.
• Skill in Managing, supervising, evaluating and motivating staff.
• Skill in Training, coaching and overseeing the development of staff.
• Skill in Directing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Skill in Reviewing research and implementing industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Skill in Directing the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of written materials and statistical data for reports and recommendations.
• Skill in Authoring and editing complex reports and documents.
• Skill in Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.
• Skill in Facilitating effective collaboration.
• Skill in Providing mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Skill in Managing budgets and allocating resources to achieve strategic objectives.
• Skill in Exercising strategic and political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in Public speaking.
• Skill in Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Skill in Providing customer service.
• Skill in Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Skill in Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and oversight of the administration and delivery of education ensuring academic accountability for students; evaluates effectiveness of educational instruction and provides feedback; ensures adherence with applicable state, federal and district policies, guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with other administrators, educators, staff, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure educational program effectiveness and facility safety; addresses concerns and issues; develops, coordinates and oversees the implementation of instructional program, issue resolutions and program improvements; ensures educational program meets the needs of community served.
• Performs budget planning, prioritizing and managing; oversees the effective use of resources within budget parameters; provides recommendations for budget development and adjustments.
• Plans, organizes and oversees school facility and community events; oversees and ensures the safety and security of participants, facility and equipment.
• Researches professional development needs; provides and coordinates the delivery of professional development to ensure the alignment of instructional practice with district initiatives.
• Reviews and analyzes student achievement data; prepares and maintains reports and program documentation.
• Oversees and provides direct supervision including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal