Elementary Assistant Director, West Valley, AZ

ReNEW Schools; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K investment options with employer contributions

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is looking for an Elementary Assistant Director in Arizona to supervise in the absence of the Director, collaborate on professional development, and analyze student data. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and an AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. The role includes overseeing lesson plans, evaluating staff, and ensuring compliance with policies, while promoting an inclusive educational environment. The position offers competitive salary, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 5+ years of teaching experience preferred.
• Leadership or school administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision in the absence of the Director.
• Collaborate to oversee the implementation of the Professional Learning Community process.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading practices.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance.
• Analyze and report student data.

Skills

Leadership and support

Administrative competence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Educational experience

Interpersonal skills

Crisis management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

Job description

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy - Elementary Assistant Directors (West Valley)

We are always looking for strong leaders to add to our team! This position is not for a specific campus, and applicants will be considered as we continue to grow. Applicants must possess, or be willing to obtain, a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Assume supervision on behalf or in the absence of the Director.
• Collaborate with the Director to oversee the effective implementation of the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, EEL Instructional Model, and ALA-approved curriculum.
• Oversee documentation of PLC meeting agendas, tutoring sign-in logs, teacher newsletters, etc.
• Monitor lesson plan development and grading practices, providing feedback as needed.
• Observe and evaluate teacher/staff performance using ALA’s informal/formal evaluation rubrics.
• Effectively articulate performance expectations with staff.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide professional development and coaching to staff as needed.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the Director to build Master Schedule and class rosters.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings, serving as LEA and 504 Coordinator as needed.
• Oversee MTSS team and process.
• Collaborate with the Director to establish and maintain ALA expectations for policy and procedure compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director to provide oversight of Instructional Coach(es), and Reading Specialist(s) (if applicable).
• Address student behavior and student handbook compliance as needed.
• Oversee coordination of Parent-Teacher and Student-Led Conferences; maintain documentation of attendance.
• Assist the Director with hiring of teachers and staff.
• Build and maintain rapport with staff, students, and families.
• Resolve conflict among stakeholders as needed and accurately document stakeholder feedback.
• Lead campus-wide initiatives and coordinate and attend campus events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualities

• Leadership and support
• Administrative competence
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Problem‑solving
• Educational experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Crisis management skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 5+ years of teaching experience
• Leadership or school administration experience

Benefits

ALA offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401K investment options including employer contributions.