Alternative Sites Assistant Principal presso Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, AZ

About the Department

Definition:  Under direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal assists the Principal in performing duties that ensure the learning, growth, achievement, and safety of all students.

Primary Functions:  Primary functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Position Duties

Student Relations

• Ensures administration of and provides direct oversight and implementation of student rights and responsibilities, and expectations of students as incorporated in the student handbook.
• Assists with discipline of students and works with teachers, students, and parents to resolve discipline issues.
• Coordinates and supervises student activities including but not limited to: club activities, student government, and assemblies and programs.

• Supervises, evaluates, and coordinates assigned certificated and classified personnel.
• Conducts grade/content level meetings with assigned grade/content levels.

• Assists with monitoring and supporting teaching and learning, and staff development.
• Participates in instructional improvement activities.

• Assists in hiring process for faculty and support staff.
• Acts as Principal during Principal’s absence
• Assists with supervision of maintenance of campus facilities.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations. 
• Confers with parents, faculty and staff to identify solutions to academic and personal problems of students.
• Participates as a member of various school, system (district), and Community committees and/or events.
• Monitors bus pick up, arrival and departure times.
• Coordinates and schedules supervision duties.
• Assists with data collection, analysis and progress report preparation as needed.

• Works with parents and community to promote the school.

• Schedules and attends after school hour events. Performs additional duties as assigned by Principal or Superintendent.
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with the SRPMIC Education Division Board Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• The History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

• History, culture, traditions, and customs of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Developmental learning process and special education guidelines and laws
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• Data collection, data analysis and report writing 
• Organizational skills with strong experience in staff scheduling
• Written and communication at all levels; students, parents, supervisor and Education Division Board members 
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills at all levels

• Be a visionary who is committed to the school mission and vision statement
• Remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor under extreme stress

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:   Five (5) years classroom teaching experience.  Previous successful administrative experience preferred.  Experience working with Native American students preferred.  Demonstrated experience and competency in areas of:  personnel supervision, educational planning, participative management, effective teaching and learning styles, leadership development, and school climate development.  Must hold a valid Arizona Administrator certificate.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Other Qualifications

Driving Requirement: This job description does not require the incumbent to drive; however, any employee who chooses or is asked to drive an SRPMIC vehicle for work related community business must receive written annual authorization to do so.  For clarification, work related community business includes driving to and from SRPMIC government sites and buildings. 

Terms of Employment:  This position is treated as a full-time exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week.  

Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Test and extensive Fingerprint and Background Check. Employee is Subject to Random Drug Testing and completion of a Background Check every five (5) years.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. 

"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods: 
1) attach to application
2) fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date. 
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.