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Assistant Principal

Ocotillo Elementary School
Desert Foothills, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
Washington Elementary School District 6Desert Foothills - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID:5808347

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: Administrative (Grade A)

Accountable To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: February 23, 2023

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) creates, maintains, and facilitates leadership, supervisory, administrative, and managerial proficiencies to meet the needs, mission, goals, and objectives of the school and its stakeholders.

Essential Functions

  • Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibility for the principal in his/her absence.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the instructional program, helping to provide leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
  • Direct and supervise student extracurricular programs.
  • Assist in maintaining student discipline
  • Administer school rules regarding attendance
  • Assist in the evaluations of classified and certificated staff
  • Assist in the selection of school personnel
  • Coordinate the master calendar for student activities, athletic events, and facility usage
  • Provide for the health and safety of students and staff
  • Oversee the coordination of student funds
  • Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

  • Three years of verified teaching experience in grades Prekindergarten-12;
  • Completion of a program in educational administration for principals; or verified current enrollment in a principal prep program.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
  • A valid Arizona Department of Education Principal Certification or evidence of eligibility to receive Arizona Principal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

  • A practicum as a principal or 2 years of verified experience as a principal or assistant principal in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Knowledge And Skills Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

  • Demonstrating leadership theories and practices;
  • Knowing and implementing laws, rules and regulations governing education;
  • Recognizing open meeting law requirements;
  • Knowing budget preparation;
  • Demonstrating site-based management;
  • Knowing District’s constituents;
  • Supervising and evaluating support staff;
  • Implementing organizational theories;
  • Developing and monitoring curriculum guidelines;
  • Implementing educational policies and procedures;
  • Applying leadership techniques;
  • Developing and evaluating school programs;
  • Making group presentations;
  • Promoting positive public relations;
  • Enforcing student management procedures;
  • Crisis management procedures;
  • Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$71,309 to $85,570 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Administration > Pupil Personnel

Athletics & Activities > Athletic/Activities Director

Job Requirements

Contact Information

  • Lydia Garcia
  • 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
  • Glendale, Arizona 85304
  • Phone: 602-347-2622
  • Email: lydia.garcia@wesdschools.org

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