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Principal - Safford K-8 Magnet School 10-11 School Year
Job Number:
23002767
Company Name:
Tucson Unified School District
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ US
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Education, Training, & Library
Principal - Safford K-8 Magnet School 10-11 School Year
Printable Version List Master # 11-0005 Job Title Principal - Safford K-8 Magnet School 10-11 School Year Closing Date 3/22/2010 Site Address Safford Engineering/Technology Magnet School 200 E. 13th St Tucson, AZ 85701 Broadway & Fifth St Area
Number of Months 12 Summary Provides leadership and management of a school that is focused on 21st Century student learning and achievement, relationships and communication, and efficient operations. Promotes the success of each student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a 21st Century vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND THREE (3) RECENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. THE LETTERS MUST HAVE BEEN WRITTEN WITHIN THE PAST 18 MONTHS TO BE CONSIDERED. Minimum Requirements Master's Degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction or related field; valid Arizona Administrative Certificate or evidence of eligibility to be certified by the Arizona Department of Education before the start of school; and five years teaching experience including three years at the middle or elementary school level or equivalent required. Demonstrated experience in diverse, urban educational settings. Ability to successfully complete a writing sample, analysis and presentation of achievement data, and instructional coaching exercise at the time of the interview required. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. SITE PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in a K-8 environment Experience leading Engineering/Technology Initiatives PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: -Experience as a principal or assistant principal -Bilingual -Demonstrated background or experience in school leadership, including supervision/management and/or team work -An appreciation for and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Programme (both the Middle Years and Primary Years Programmes) -Knowledge/experience with budget administration, including Title I and Desegregation funding -Knowledge/experience in supporting positive staff relations -Knowledge/experience of being adept at handling multiple situations/crisis -Knowledge/experience with current technologies and how they can be used as an instructional tool -The ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic group of teachers -Strong leadership skills to complement our administrative team ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS THE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED The role of Instructional Leader includes: Working within the TUSD, State of Arizona (AZ Learns) and No Child Left Behind accountability model requires: Responsibility for student achievement Focused conversations with teachers Daily classroom visits Shares and models effective teaching strategies Confronts classroom mediocrity Provides direction on curriculum and instruction Enforces grade level standards Provides opportunity for enrichment and intervention Encourages differentiated instruction for all learners and commitment to learner objectives Collaborates with the Exceptional Education Department Creates and supports learning communities Sets high expectations Uses and promotes use of assessment data Frequently monitors student progress Conducts and uses quarterly and other assessment data to guide instruction Develops a pyramid of intervention for all students Uses academic support systems Personally models and supports professional growth for all Develops personal growth plans for self and all staff Ensures quality staff development at school site Creates and supports learning communities Uses and models use of technology Models behaviors of a life long learner As the chief school officer, responsibilities include: Acts as a public advocate for school, district and public education Responsive to parents and community Creates a welcoming climate and culture Markets school programs Communicates school accountability plan In partnership with school councils/leaders creates vision, values and goals Creates benchmarks, measures progress Communicates results Provides guidance and information to school councils As the manager, a principal is responsible for smooth and orderly operations Hires, evaluates and leads staff in developing their professional growth plan Ensures school facilities are safe, secure and clean Supports and attends extracurricular activities Monitors transportation services provided to students Develops annual budget and manages finances including maintenance and operations, grants, capital, student organization and all program funds. MENTAL TASKS Communicates. Comprehends. Develops plans and evaluates school programs and curriculum. Collaborates with staff to coordinate school events. Determines student disciplinary action. Reads. Performs functions from written and oral instructions and from observing and listening to others. Utilizes problem-solving techniques. PHYSICAL TASKS Work involves the performance of duties where physical exertion is required only to supplement normal sedentary work. Assistance is available in the event heavy physical exertion is required. Work may involve occasional lifting and carrying weights up to 25 pounds. Moderate walking, stooping, bending, reaching and sitting for extended periods may be required as a normal part of the job. Employees may be required to obtain a driver's license. Visual weakness must not prohibit the performance of assigned duties. Verbal communicative ability may be required of public contact positions. EQUIPMENT, AIDS, TOOLS, MATERIALS Utilizes standard office equipment and computers as needed to increase effectiveness. WORKING CONDITIONS Indoors. Office and classroom environment. Outdoor. Campus environment. Contact with employees, students, parents and the public. Exposure to all weather conditions/temperatures, noise. CONTROL, SUPERVISION Supervision of school staff. Supervision of students during the school day and during extracurricular activities.
Comments Dear Applicant: Please Log-In to our Job Site and submit your application are also required to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of reference by fax to or email to .Please make sure that your application material clearly indicates your experiences in response to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications. Successful applicants may be required to participate in writing, data and classroom analysis and/or other assessments that may help identify site specific needs in candidates. Candidates with the highest scores may then be referred to additional screening interviews, including a final interview with the Superintendent. Thank you for your interest in TUSD. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to call HR at .
Additional Information Facts about Safford Engineering/Technology Magnet School and Safford Elementary School Enrollment: 725 students Grades: K-8 Our site is two schools on the same campus: Safford Elementary School (K-5), and Safford Engineering/Technology Magnet Middle School (6-8). Our average enrollment is around 725 students, 225 at the elementary and 500 at the middle school. There is one principal for both schools. The first school was built on our site in 1888 and was called The Plaza School. In 1904, The Plaza School was officially renamed Safford School, in honor of Governor A.P.K. Safford. Being an Engineering/Technology Magnet School, we place a special emphasis on engineering and technology. Additionally, Safford K-8 is seeking candidate status for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. The IB Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both within the classroom and in the world outside. The IB Middle Years Programme provides a framework of academic challenge and encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become critical thinkers. If you do not currently hold Arizona Certification or Arizona Fingerprint Clearance, your application will still be considered but you will need to obtain proper certification in order to be hired. Indicate certification "pending" (with expected date) in the certification area of the application. Please contact the Arizona Department of Education for certificate requirements. Website: />Phone: Salary: $78,423 (Step 1) Placement on salary schedule depending on experience.
