26/27 SY - PRINCIPAL, BETTY H. FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL at Phoenix Union High School District 210

Betty H. Fairfax High School – Leadership Profile for Principal Search
Betty H. Fairfax is seeking a leader who is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to equity. This leader builds strong relationships through empathy, active listening, and consistent, professional communication. They are visible and engaged in all areas of the school, fostering trust and inclusion. By advocating for resources and supporting the collaborative team process, they empower staff, students, and families. Their leadership is guided by a clear vision for growth and driven by feedback from the school community.

Attributes
Collaborative Relationship Builder
A collaborative relationship builder is someone who fosters strong, trusting, and inclusive connections with all stakeholders. They actively listen with empathy, communicate clearly, and value diverse perspectives to ensure all voices are heard. Trustworthiness and respect are central to their approach, helping to create safe and productive environments. They believe in the power of the collaborative team process, aligning efforts around shared goals and supporting others through challenges and successes. When conflicts arise, they seek constructive solutions that strengthen relationships.

Effective and Professional Communicator
This leader utilizes professional language when communicating and provides regular, consistent communication to staff, students and community members, using a simple, targeted communication system such as a weekly newsletter, and communique for parents and community. Communication is consistent, courteous, open and encouraged between all stakeholders. Communication provided is honest, timely, professional, organized and efficient.

Visible and Relational Leader.
Our principal is a visible, engaged leader who fosters strong relationships with staff, students, and families. They are consistently present—in classrooms, hallways, and community events—modeling integrity, empathy, and collaboration. By prioritizing open communication and shared decision-making, they create a culture of trust and inclusion. Their leadership extends beyond administration, inspiring a united commitment to student success and community connection.

Transformational Leader
The principal will have a clear and precise vision for cultivating a positive culture and climate at Fairfax. They will utilize feedback from families, staff, and students to guide forward momentum always focused on the growth of the Fairfax community.

Leads With Empathy and Advocacy
A school principal who leads with empathy and advocacy prioritizes understanding the unique challenges and experiences of students, teachers, and families. They actively listen to concerns, offer compassionate support, and work to create an inclusive and nurturing school environment. By advocating for resources, equitable opportunities, and policies that address the diverse needs of the school community, the principal ensures that every individual feels valued and empowered. This leadership style fosters trust, encourages collaboration, and drives positive outcomes for both academic success and emotional well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Leads and articulates a vision of high expectations in collaboration with students, staff, and community rooted in a cycle of feedback and accountability, with an emphasis on data-informed school improvement that promotes success for all students.
2. Leads and facilitates school administrative functions (e.g., facility maintenance, budget, staffing, campus safety, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
3. Serves as the instructional leader for the purpose of interpreting data, integrating effective instructional strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy in an inclusive learning environment to improve instruction and achievement of all learners.
4. Ensures compliance of Governing Board policies and procedures that serve specialized programs.
5. Engages students, staff, parents, and community in the school decision-making processes.
6. Establishes strategic partnerships to enhance opportunities for our learning communities.
7. Conducts supervision and evaluation of certified, support staff, and administrative personnel as applicable.
8. Maintains a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning; coordinates and supervises the work of the campus safety team.
9. Develops and implements an effective home/school relationship to include communication with parents, community, industry leaders, and other relevant agencies to foster partnerships that are aligned with the curricula and specialty skills focus.
10. Promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and ethically.
11. Promotes the success of all students by understanding and responding to the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
12. Facilitates positive communication between personnel, students and parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
13. Demonstrates fiscal accountability in the management of site funds that reflect alignment with the identified needs and goals of the school site.
14. Completes other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

• Possess a Master's degree.
• Have three (3) years of classroom teacher experience.
• Have knowledge of curriculum, latest developments in instructional methods, media, and school improvement.
• Have knowledge of evaluation procedures and the selection and supervision of certified and support staff.
• Have training and experience in school management.

• Possess a current Arizona Principal Certificate
• Possess a valid Arizona State Driver’s License
• Possess a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Have extensive knowledge of the Phoenix community, the population we serve in PXU, and articulate why they want to serve here.
• Have a proven track record of coaching and building capacity in others, and articulate specific actions when leading and developing their teams.
• Be able to articulate a vision of environments in which students and staff feel purpose and success while in pursuit of their goals.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds to build consensus and persevere in a complex system.
• Exhibit an ability to gather data, both quantitative and qualitative, and utilize the available technology to analyze data, to inform their decisions and actions taken as a community leader.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

WHY WORK AT PXU