Required
- Master’s Degree or higher in Education or related field from an accredited university
- Minimum of five years’ successful teaching experience
- Valid Arizona Principal Certificate
- Minimum three years of successful senior educational leadership experience
- Experience with school finance, school law, federal programs, grants, and strategic planning.
- Valid Arizona Driver License
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain)
Preferred
- Superintendent experience
- Valid Arizona Superintendent Certificate
- Experience serving Tribal communities
- Experience with federal programs and grant administration
Position Summary
The Governing Board of Gila Crossing Community School seeks an innovative, student-centered leader to serve as Superintendent. The Superintendent serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school and is responsible for providing visionary leadership that promotes academic excellence, operational effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and meaningful community engagement.
The successful candidate will be an ethical, collaborative, and highly visible leader who is committed to the success of every student while honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Gila River Indian Community. The Superintendent will build strong relationships with the Governing Board, Tribal leadership, staff, students, families, and community partners to ensure the continued growth and success of the school.
Essential Responsibilities
Vision and Strategic Leadership
- Lead the implementation of the school's strategic plan and establish measurable goals that support student achievement.
- Use data and organizational performance measures to guide strategic decision-making.
Student Success & Organizational Performance
- Collaborate with the School leadership team to monitor student achievement, school performance, and organizational outcomes.
- Support instructional excellence by ensuring appropriate resources, systems, and professional capacity are available.
- Maintain knowledge of Arizona Academic Standards, state assessments, and educational best practices.
- Promote equitable opportunities that support the success of all students.
Governance & Board Relations
- Develop and maintain a transparent and trusting relationship with the Governing Board.
- Inform the Governing Board through timely reports, recommendations, and communication.
- Implement Governing Board policies and support the Board in establishing long-term priorities and organizational goals.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, Tribal, and local laws, regulations, and Board policies.
Community & Tribal Relations
- Serve as the primary representative and ambassador of Gila Crossing Community School.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with the Gila River Indian Community, Tribal leadership, families, community organizations, educational partners, and local businesses.
- Represent the school at Tribal meetings, community events, educational conferences, and public functions.
- Promote meaningful family and community engagement that strengthens student success.
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and respect while honoring the traditions and values of the Gila River Indian Community.
Executive Oversight
- Provide executive oversight of district operations, including finance, facilities, transportation, food service, technology, human resources, safety, and support services.
- Ensure organizational systems effectively support teaching, learning, and student success.
- Monitor organizational performance and hold district leaders accountable for achieving goals.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of district resources and long-term financial sustainability.
Organizational Leadership
- Provide leadership and support to the administrative team while empowering school and department leaders to effectively manage daily operations.
- Promote collaboration among departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Foster a positive workplace culture built on professionalism, trust, and shared accountability.
Communication & Public Relations
- Serve as the chief spokesperson for the school when appropriate.
- Communicate openly, honestly, and effectively with internal and external audiences.
- Promote the accomplishments of students, employees, and the school.
- Advocate for the school's mission and strengthen public confidence in GCCS.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Newly appointed employees will be subject to an initial ninety (90) calendar day probation period.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 40% sitting, 20% walking and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally indoors, in an office environment. The employee must occasionally attend events at which large numbers of children and adults are present. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderately noisy.
Terms of Employment: This is a 12-month exempt contract position.
The duties listed above are only intended as illustrations of the various types and scope of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment or extension of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the position change.
Pay: $81,885.00 - $114,639.00 per year
Work Location: In person
