Principal PreK-3 at Fountain Hills Unified School District

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Principal PreK-3

Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

JOB GOAL

The principal is the administrative head of the individual school and is responsible directly to the superintendent for the efficient and effective operation of the instructional program within the established policies of the Governing Board. In assuming the leadership role, the principal must accept responsibility for the following major tasks:

Instructional leadership and curriculum improvement
Personnel administration and supervision
Effective and safe management procedures and operation
School-community relations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Supervise the school’s total educational program
Supervise the instructional staff in the development and implementation of curriculum and student activities
Supervise, monitor and/or promote the special educational and guidance program to enhance individual student education and development
Supervise the school staff, both certified and classified, providing assistance and conducting evaluations, as necessary
Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers and other staff members
Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning and evaluation of the school’s professional staff
Establish and maintain favorable relationships with the public to promote understanding and solicit support for the District
Maintain active relationships with students and parents
Promote, monitor, and attend special events held to recognize student achievement, and attend school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events
Assume responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases
Prepare and administer the school budget and supervise school finances
Maintain and control the various local funds generated by student activities
Supervise the maintenance of all building records and reports required by law and the Governing Board, including attendance reports for students
Administer the general policies and programs of the school system, making available to the staff all school board regulations enacted by the Governing Board or superintendent
Coordinate or supervise such support service as transportation, maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions and library activities
Report to appropriate central office administrators regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies, and curriculum
Maintain proper inventory of capital and instructional supplies at the building level
Approve the master teaching schedule and any special assignment
Implement and maintain District guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline, according to due process rights of the students
Participate in District level meetings and committees
Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession and encourage other staff members to do the same
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent

Application Form

First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Phone *

Resume *

I believe I am qualified for the position sought because *

What are your beliefs in regard to your responsibilities towards the school district and community? *

Describe your background in curriculum and explain how you believe this will assist you in fulfilling your administrative duties. *

Describe your philosophy on student discipline and explain your beliefs about school attendance. *

Explain your approach to staff observation and evaluation. *

Describe your leadership style. *

Explain your philosophy of administrator/student interactions and relationships *

Please provide three references. Include name, position, phone number and e-mail address *

Have you ever been dismissed (fired) from any job, or resigned at the request of your employer, or while charges against you or an investigation of your behavior was pending? You must answer “YES” even if the matter was later resolved with any form of settlement or severance agreement, regardless of its terms. *

Have you ever had any license or certificate of any kind (teaching or otherwise) revoked or suspended, or have you in any way been sanctioned by, or is any charge or complaint now pending against you before any licensing, certification or other regulatory agency or body, public or private? *

Are you now being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any licensing, certification *

If any of the above questions are marked “YES”, attach a letter of explanation to include, where applicable, date of termination or proceedings, name, address, telephone number of employer(s), agency or licensing body, statement of accusations against you, final disposition and any additional remarks.

Have you ever been convicted* of or admitted to in open court pursuant to a plea agreement a felony? *

Have you ever been convicted* of or admitted to in open court pursuant to a plea agreement a sex or drug related offense? *

Have you ever been convicted* of or admitted to in open court pursuant to a plea agreement a dangerous crime against children as defined in ARS 13-604-01**? *

If any of the above questions are marked “YES”, attach a letter of explanation to include conviction charge, date of conviction, court of conviction, city, state, amount of fine, length of jail term, length and terms of probation, and any additional remarks.

By submitting this application, I authorize investigation of all the statements in this application including investigation of previous employment experiences if I am considered for employment. References and personal information, which become a part of this record and are considered the sole property of the District, are to be regarded as confidential and will not be revealed.

Arizona Department of Education Principal's Certificate *

Transcripts from each university attended are necessary when submitting an application. Copies or unofficial transcripts will be accepted for review in the selection process; however, official transcripts will be required at the time of employment. *

Three Letters of Reference *

By submitting this application, I certify that the above answers are true and complete and understand that falsification of facts on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for disqualification or dismissal.

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Application Form