Position Type: Administrative Positions/Assistant Principal Date Posted: 5/12/2025 Location: Tempe High School Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Department: High School Reports to: Principal Placement: Administrative Salary Schedule Term: See Duty Day Calendar Position Summary: The Assistant Principal for Academics works closely with department chairs and Academic Coaches to ensure curriculum and academic standards are implemented efficiently; works cooperatively with the principal and district administrative team to support increased student achievement and initiatives. Essential Functions: * Oversees student registration, coordinates annual student enrollment with local elementary districts, and prepares and maintains the master schedules. * Coordinates annual student enrollment process with feeder elementary districts. * Administers school policies and regulations as related to student discipline, attendance and application to due process. * Supervises reporting and monitoring of student attendance, referrals, and discipline and work with other administrators in follow-up action. * Arranges conferences with students, parents, and teachers when necessary regarding discipline and attendance or academic concerns. * Facilitates and monitors curriculum implementation, evaluation and revision in accordance with District goals and the AZCCRs. * Supervises the guidance department. ? Assists with the selection and assignment of certified and classified employees. * Assists in the evaluation of staff performance as assigned by the Principal. * Works with department chairs to coordinate and supervise student teachers and internships on campus. * Assists with administration of the school budget. * Assists in school compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of various governmental agencies. * Assists with other general administration duties of the school, special programs, and other areas as assigned by the Principal. Training and Experience: * Master's Degree. * Prior administrative and/or department chair experience Licensing/Certification Requirements: * Valid Arizona Secondary Principal Certificate * Valid DPS Fingerprint clearance card. Knowledge Of: * Personnel supervision. * Scheduling and preparing a master schedule using available technology tools. Professional Skill In: * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent memory and the ability to function well under varying levels of stress. * Working independently with minimal supervision and assistance. * Maintaining confidential and/or sensitive information as appropriate. * Keeping abreast of current trends and information pertinent to the job. * Computers and standard educational/office software. * Proactively seeking and recommending alternative approaches and potential solutions to problems. * Effectively using technology as a tool. * Responding promptly to questions and requests; seeking assistance when appropriate. * Assessing needs and recommending improvement for assigned site. * Actively continuing education and memberships in professional organizations that will promote continued growth. * Ensuring that s/he is accessible to District employees, parents, and community. * Developing positive working relationships with employees, community members, and the Governing Board. * Maintaining a well-groomed appearance. An Equal Opportunity Employer: Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, (480) 839-0292. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment. Attachment(s): * Assistant Principal Academics r2 08262020.pdf