2026-27 High School Assistant Principal Horizon HS

High School Assistant Principal

Location : Horizon High School

$89708.00 (215 work days)

Dates : 7 / 6 / 2026 - 6 / 15 / 2027

Purpose Statement

The job of High School Assistant Principal is done for the purpose / s of assisting the Principal with providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at a high school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues situations and / or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

This job reports to High School Principal

Esse ntial Functions

Chairs meetings (e.g. student behavioral issues campus safety curriculum athletics etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school district and / or state objectives.

Facilitates communication between personnel students and / or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations solving problems and / or resolving conflicts.

Implements policies procedures and / or processes for the purpose of providing direction and / or complying with mandated requirements.

Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.

Manages a variety of school administrative functions as determined by the school principal (e.g. student disciplinary policy school schedule assigned personnel etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.

Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. student activities correspondence reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and / or conveying information.

Presents information for the purpose of communicating information gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.

Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and / or assisting with issues related to school environment.

Supervises professional and support personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of schools curriculum.

Supports principal (e.g. budgets staffing enrollment status of curriculum implementation regulatory compliance curriculum standards etc.) for the purpose of providing information for developing administrative reports and supporting them in the overall leadership of site operations.

Oth e r Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements : Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accuraterecords; and administering personnel policies.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and / or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and / or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : pertinent codes policies regulations and / or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles and concepts of management and supervision.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and / or events; gather collate and / or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and / or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students staff and community; and adapting to changing work priorities.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include : working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

W o r k Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting carrying pushing and / or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires40% sitting 30% walking and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Ex p e r i e nce : Job related experience is desired.

Education : Masters degree in job-related area.

E quivalency :

Required Testing Certificates and Licenses Principal Certificate

SEI Endorsement Required

Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status - Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Required Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Administration

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1