Middle School Assistant Principal

Desert Shadows Middle School; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Shadows Middle School in Nogales, AZ is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the Middle School Principal, coordinate school activities, and represent the school within the district and community.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Administration or Education with an Arizona Principal Certificate and IVP Fingerprint Clearance. Responsibilities include managing discipline, schedules, and budget-related tasks to maintain safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Administration, Education, or related.
• Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Middle School Principal by performing school site activities as may be delegated by Principal; and representing the school within district and community.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for evaluating situations, solving problems and resolving conflicts.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions to enforce policies and maintain safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Presents information for communicating and ensuring adherence to internal controls.

Education

Master's degree in Administration, Education, or related

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Duties:

• Supports the Middle School Principal by performing school site activities as may be delegated by Principal; and representing the school within district and community.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, summer school, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

Requirements: Master’s degree in Administration, Education, or related. Possess Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate and Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Middle School Assistant Principal

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982974

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Principal

Duties:

• Supports the Middle School Principal by performing school site activities as may be delegated by Principal; and representing the school within district and community.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, summer school, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Supports principal for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

Requirements: Master’s degree in Administration, Education, or related. Possess Arizona Department of Education Principal Certificate and Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christopher Miranda , Principal
• Desert Shadows Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]