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Posted on February 3, 2024
NOGALES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #1
PRINCIPAL
Purpose Statement:
The job of HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL is done for the purpose/s of maintaining overall site operations; receiving, distributing and communicating information to enforce school, district and state policies; maintaining safety of school environment; coordinating school activities; communicating information to staff; and addressing situations, problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school.
Nogales High School is a high performing school in Southern Arizona just minutes from the US/Mexico border. NHS is the home of the Apaches (school mascot) serving nearly 2,000 students who excel in academics and beyond. We offer numerous programs including AP and Honors, IB, CTE courses, dual enrollment, AFJROTC, music and arts, clubs and student organizations, various National Honors Societies and more.
This job reports to the Superintendent or designee
Essential Functions
Other Functions
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analytical skills, applying assessment instruments, interpersonal skills, planning and managing projects, preparing and maintaining accurate records, promoting child centered environment, quality customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills - to include verbal, written, listening and processing skills, leadership, supervisory and management skills, diplomacy skills and organizational skills .
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: knowledgeable of age appropriate activities, effective practices, and technology, working knowledge of budgets and funding, bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, stages of child development, knowledgeable of NCLB, AYP, AZ Learns, working knowledge of school system to include classroom experience, familiar with reading first program, experience with second language learners, familiar with the community
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: assess learning outcomes, and adapt curriculum and programs to meet needs of students consistently, flexibility to meet needs of students, staff and parents, able to address the learning styles of all students, ability to provide an effective learning environment that encourages student based motivation, communicating with culturally diverse groups, students, staff and parents, creating and maintaining climate of respect, establishing effective relationships, ability to promote a positive learning environment for students that involves staff and parents to promote high student achievement, utilizing current technology, working as part of a team, working with detailed information/data from various sources, and ability to be an advocate for the site.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; managing major organizational components; and supervising the use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired
Education Masters degree in job related area.
Required Testing Certificates & Licenses ADE Principal Certification
Continuing Educ. / Training
Maintain AZ Principal Certification and IVP Fingerprint/Background Clearance
FLSA Status Exempt Salary Grade Administrative A3
Primary Location | Nogales High School |
Salary Range | DOQ - DOQ / Per Year |
Shift Type | Full-Time |
Name | Mayra Zuniga |
Title | HR Director |
Phone | 520-397-7937 |
mzuniga@nusd.k12.az.us |