Principal - Madison Traditional Academy 2026-2027 SY

Madison Elementary School District•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

To serve as the educational leader and chief administrator of Madison Traditional Academy, a Kindergarten through eighth grade traditional school. The Madison Traditional Academy Principal is responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the District to assure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the standards. Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate routinely and effectively with parents, members of the community and the District Office. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum implementation, co-curricular activities, human resource management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling and facilities operations in support of the District mission and priorities.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate (required)
Arizona Principal Certification (required)
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree (required)
Three (3) years of teaching experience (required)
Knowledge and/or experience as a teacher or administrator (required)
Ability to communicate, listen and respond to staff, parents and school community
Demonstrates competencies in teaching supervision, knowledge of instructional strategies, learning principles and student development
Demonstrates the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with school personnel, pupils, parents and community
Demonstrates sound and practical decision making
Integrates effective schools’ knowledge into leadership activities at the building level
Demonstrates success in measurement of student academic progress and achievement
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write simple correspondence in English.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students in English.
Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees and/or students in English.
Ability to speak and present effectively before vendors, administration and staff.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the general public.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Governing Board.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest, time value of money, tax rates and discounts.
Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete concepts.
Ability to work in a friendly manner and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Governing Board policies.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Possess or qualify for appropriate Arizona principal certification.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ full-time school administrative experience (preferred)
Knowledge and or experience in special education (preferred)

Responsibilities

Represents the Superintendent as the chief executive officer and educational leader of the school to which assigned
Operates the school within the established Board policies and regulations, District directives and procedures, and state statutes
Makes rules and regulations, as needed, to supplement and support Board policy, mission, goals and objectives
Administers the school by creating a school climate that ensures effective teaching by teachers and learning by pupils
Monitors the instructional programs at the building level through staff and program evaluation to best provide for instruction appropriate to the abilities of the students
Evaluates staff
Monitors instruction at the building level to minimize classroom disruptions and maximize teaching personnel
Implements a school wide program of student management utilizing consistent rules, positive reinforcement, and appropriate negative consequences
Demonstrates, with every decision, the priority placed on high expectations for student achievement and utilizes objective measurement of student academic progress
Utilizes the supervisory process to teach teachers and qualitatively improve instruction
Contributes to the qualitative improvement of the educational programs in the District through constructive efforts with other administrators
Keeps the Superintendent and his/her staff informed with regard to the schools’ educational program, activities and needs
Sets an example of democratic educational leadership by encouraging a free flow of ideas and active participation in the development of the educational process
Establishes appropriate objectives for the school instructional program within State and District guidelines and assists in the appraisal of student progress on a grade level and school wide basis
Coordinates the budget preparation and business affairs of the school
Maintains appropriate personnel practices to secure and maintain the best staff while creating good morale
Keeps the community informed about the school; encourages community participation, whenever possible which contributes to the welfare of the pupils
Pursues a program of professional growth which enables the principal to remain abreast of excellent educational leadership practices
Accepts and supports the policies of the District and effectively communicates ideas and directives