Assistant School Leader - College Prep High School

Leona Group Schools, a group of uniquely designed schools built specifically to support each one’s local community, serve students in a range of grade configurations from Preschool to High School.  Leona Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs.  Our schools are more than teams of effective educators – we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives.  Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success.  Are you a passionate educator ready to find your place on our dedicated team?     

Join our team of educators at one of our unique campuses across Arizona and decide where you will make a difference!  

• Competitive salary for an experienced entrepreneurial leader
• Affordable, comprehensive health care plan, including 401k employer matching, up to 6%, retirement benefits.
• Annual merit-based salary increase and bonus opportunity *

  * salary increases & bonuses are merit-based and dependent on school-level
    budgets

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Assist the Principal with the overall operations of the campus. Provide support and consultation to students, parents, and staff in the implementation of student grades, discipline, and attendance; coordinate schoolwide programs; coordinate student events and activities; supervise campus safety and support student recruitment efforts; and, serve as a liaison between school and home to support discipline and other expectations leading to student success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Supervise student attendance and procedures; collaborate with the Principal to organize student registration and scheduling.
• Supervise and/or coordinate student activities, events, including clubs, and student welfare programs.
• Conference with students, parents, staff, and others in seeking solutions to academic and personal challenges of students.
• Establish discipline procedures for classroom management and schoolwide expectations.
• Process student referrals in matters of discipline, attendance, and due process hearings.
• Work in collaboration with campus leadership, school counselor and PBIS Coach to develop and implement student behavior management initiatives.  Consult with individuals and groups of students, staff, families and others to guide students toward desired behaviors.
• Attend community events and activities for recruitment and enrollment purposes, when applicable.
• Supervise and be accountable for the maintenance and operation of campus facilities. 
• Knowledge of school safety procedures.
• Serve as the Athletic Director.
• Ability to act as school leader in times of emergency or need.
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Master’s Degree in education leadership (preferred)
• Valid State of Arizona IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Aspirations to grow into heightened levels of leadership
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate individual and small group interactions; one or more years successful experience in a school setting addressing student conduct issues.
• General knowledge of education law and student rights and responsibilities, as acquired through prior experience.
• Effective communication skills required, both verbal and written; strong ability to communicate diplomatically and persuasively in emotionally charged situations. Bi-lingual preferred. (Spanish/English)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting 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.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000