Elementary Assistant Director — School Leadership & Ops

ReNEW Schools; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with employer contributions

Job summary

American Leadership Academy in Arizona is accepting applications for an Elementary Assistant Director for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree and leadership experience are preferred.

The role includes supervising in the Director’s absence, overseeing PLC implementation, testing coordination, and staff coaching, with competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of teaching experience.
• Leadership or school administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision in the Director’s absence and assist in implementing PLC, EEL Instructional Model, and ALA-approved curriculum.
• Document PLC meeting agendas, tutoring sign-ins, newsletters, and related records.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading, providing feedback as needed.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance using ALA rubrics.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide professional development and coaching to staff.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and enforce Teacher Improvement Plans.
• Oversee all benchmark, state, and other required standardized testing.
• Analyze and report student data and assist with Master Schedule and class rosters.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as LEA and 504 Coordinator as needed.
• Oversee MTSS process and policy compliance with Director.
• Lead campus-wide initiatives and coordinate campus events.
• Assist the Director with hiring of teachers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative competence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educational experience

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Job description

American Leadership Academy in Arizona is accepting applications for an Elementary Assistant Director for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must have a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree and leadership experience are preferred.

The role includes supervising in the Director’s absence, overseeing PLC implementation, testing coordination, and staff coaching, with competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.