The AI-Ready School Leader Rubric is a practical tool that helps school leaders assess and strengthen their use of artificial intelligence to save time, improve decision-making, and increase their impact on instruction, culture, and relationships. Designed as a five-level progression, the rubric guides leaders from initial awareness to strategic, organization-wide implementation while emphasizing ethical use and professional judgment. Leaders can use the rubric for self-reflection, coaching, and professional learning to identify growth areas and build sustainable AI practices that enhance leadership effectiveness.