Job Details
Job Location
Skyview High School - Buckeye, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
AM
Description
Leona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. 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 medical dental and vision
• 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

Principals serve as the instructional and operational leader of the school. Principals provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships with and acts in service to diverse stakeholders, including families and communities. Principals are expected to promote high-quality instructional practices, passionately enjoy working with children, and believe that all students can achieve. Principals are responsible for selecting and assigning staff, supporting differentiated professional growth and building the leadership capacity of staff. Principals must collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, manage school operations, and effectively evaluate and develop staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Develop, articulate, steward, and operationalize a clear vision for learning for all students and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision
• Ensure that all school stakeholders are able to articulate a clear and shared vision for learning
• Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment for all
• Promote high-quality instructional practices that consistently allow for excellent instruction school-wide
• Be a visible and consistent presence throughout the school
• Provide teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice
• Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student's educational needs
• Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manage conflict constructively at all levels
• Develop systems and a school culture that promotes peer feedback, support, and collaboration
• Carefully select and effectively assign staff
• Support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals
• Deliberately build leadership capacity among staff
• Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff
• Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families
• Initiate and sustain relationships with community business, cultural and not for profit partners
• Manage the school budget, requisitions, and all school funds
• Oversee the upkeep of school facilities and physical plant

Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (po sitions in this class typically require):

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum & Instruction (preferred)
• 5 years of teaching experience
• Valid State of Arizona IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Commitment to the learning success and achievement of all students
• Experience successfully leading and managing adults and teams
• Passion for reaching and supporting non-traditional students
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), and has experience in Early Literacy Development

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.