Assistant Principal, Middle School in Stowmarket

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at hr@jocombs.org.

About Us: J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): 2026-2027 Base Rate $78,522.00. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 12 months, 261 days

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Eligible for benefits upon date of hire

Reports to: Principal

Posted Through Date: Until Filled

Why Work for Us: You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits.

About the Role: The Assistant Principal works under the supervision of the Principal in the general administration and operation of the middle school. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with the Principal, teachers, support staff, students, parents, community members, and district-level administrators to implement and maintain goals and objectives for the middle school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and supervise the student activity program and the student services program/registration process.
• Coordinates and assigns sponsors for student activity programs.
• Secures and assigns adequate volunteers to ensure the successful operation of student activity programs.
• Oversee the entire student registration process, including the creation of a master schedule, student registration, and course selection.
• Assist the principal in the assignment of teaching responsibilities to staff members.
• Develops and maintains the student handbook, student activity handbook, and course description catalogs.
• Assist the principal in the general administration of the school and assume the role and responsibilities of the principal in his/her absence as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining discipline throughout the school and deal with special cases as necessary.
• Administer school rules regarding attendance and behavior.
• Assist in the implementation of district curriculum, curriculum review, and development of class schedules.
• Assist in the evaluation of certificated and support staff.
• Supervises and supports the counselors.
• Assists students and families with the transition from 6th to 7th grade with elementary school visits, orientation, and mentoring.
• Plans and supervises the 8th-grade completion ceremony.
• Is responsible for Student 504 plans and their implementation.
• Assist in the selection and assignment of school personnel.
• Assist in the supervision of school staff, supervision of students during the school day and during extra-curricular activities.
• Provide for the health and safety of students and staff; ensure school facilities are safe, secure, and clean.
• Serve on parent, faculty, and student committees as assigned.
• Participate in the development of school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Build and promote a professional learning community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Acts in place of the Principal when requested or due to the absence of the Principal.

What You Need

• Master's Degree in Education
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Minimum three (3) years of successful teaching experience
• Specific administrative experience through internship and/or previous employment
• Knowledge of Arizona academic standards and ability to interpret test data to improve instruction, student learning and achievement
• Knowledge of Special Education and the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Ability to communicate effectively with district administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the general public in oral and in written form
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Strong organizational ability in all aspects of educational programs
• Skill in effective decision-making and problem-solving
• Forward-looking in educational views and evidence of a willingness to accept change
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and other technology
• Willing to participate in training and development that would lead towards a more responsible administrative position for the future
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the campus. Employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.