(Glendale) Assistant Principal for the 2026-2027 SY (July Start)
14 days ago
Glendale
Job DescriptionAssistant Principal Location: Glendale Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000 annually HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT SUN VALLEY ACADEMY Sun Valley Academy is seeking dynamic, student-centered leaders to join our Administrative Team. Our administrators serve as instructional, cultural, and operational leaders who ensure a safe, high-performing, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. As the Assistant Principal, in partnership with the Principal, you will provide site-based leadership to increase student achievement by implementing and maintaining effective educational programs and services for students and staff. Responsibilities include: • Serve as administrative lead in the Principal's absence., • Collaborate with school leadership teams to establish vision, values, and campus goals., • Foster a welcoming and positive school climate for students, staff, and families., • Serve as a public advocate for the school and support strong community partnerships., • Provide general supervision and support for students across campus., • Ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan., • Oversee student services, discipline systems, and extracurricular programs., • Implement student discipline practices that promote positive behavior and a safe learning environment., • Provide leadership in monitoring and improving student attendance., • Assist the Principal with evaluation, coaching, and professional development of instructional staff., • Support the planning and coordination of school co-curricular and extracurricular activities., • Assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and assigning certified and classified staff., • Develop teacher leadership and facilitate effective grade-level or content-area teams., • Support staff development initiatives aligned with school goals and instructional priorities., • Collaborate with the administrative team to implement meaningful student assessments, analyze data, and monitor student growth., • Coordinate academic support teams to review individual student learning plans and progress toward goals., • Ensure implementation and compliance with all Board policies and school procedures., • Collaborate with the leadership team to design, implement, and monitor school improvement initiatives., • Assist in planning and facilitating meetings, professional development sessions, and community workshops., • Attend meetings, district activities, and professional trainings as assigned., • Maintain open and consistent communication with students, parents, staff, and community members., • Engage in ongoing professional growth through professional organizations, conferences, collaboration with colleagues, and educational research., • Represent the school in a professional and positive manner., • Perform other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: • Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to support and develop staff., • Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members., • Effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to analyze data to support instructional improvement and student achievement., • Organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment., • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change., • Ability to collaborate with staff to coordinate school programs and activities., • Commitment to maintaining student and staff confidentiality., • Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and educational materials., • Ability to present information effectively to staff, students, and community members., • Commitment to serving as a positive role model and demonstrating respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds., • Master's Degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field., • Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience demonstrating improved student learning., • Experience in instructional leadership roles such as Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, or Instructional Coach preferred., • Demonstrated leadership in data-driven decision-making., • Effective presentation and public speaking skills., • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with staff and community members., • Ability to work independently while supervising and supporting others., • Experience working in diverse educational environments., • Evidence of effective use of technology to perform job responsibilities., • Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card., • Valid Arizona Principal Certificate., • Arizona Administrative Certificate with Structured English Immersion (SEI) endorsement, or eligibility to obtain certification., • Previous experience in a school leadership or administrative role., • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and school management software. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Positions in this classification typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions., • Employees must be subject to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment. WHAT WE OFFER YOU At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits, life insurance and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes. BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? Apply through the link below. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.