Description

Essential Job Functions:

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed, while in other cases, related duties may also be assigned.  Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leadership & Supervision

Supervises and evaluates instructional and operational staff of their assigned building
Upholds board policy, district, and building policies and goals
Complies with all district policies, procedures, and Code of Professional Conduct
Assists in managing resources to meet legal requirements
Performs related duties and additional tasks as assigned by the Principal and Superintendent 

School Climate & Culture

Supports and maintains a school setting that is flexible, sustainable, and safe
Monitors student activities to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment
Values staff, student, parent, and community engagement in fostering a positive, respectful, and welcoming school
Professionally interacts with students, staff, and the public
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with students

Communication & Collaboration

Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Actively participates in and collaboratively leads staff and department meetings
Works collaboratively within the professional learning community of the school and district
Communicates effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Demonstrates conflict resolution and problem-solving skills that build relational trust
Builds and maintains positive working relationships

Professional Responsibilities

Reports to work with regular and reliable attendance and punctuality
Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to learn new procedures
Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, staff, equipment, and facilities

Instructional Expertise

Ensures consistent delivery of aligned curriculum, especially in academic core areas
Demonstrates experience developing a strong culture of improved achievement
Implements curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices that improve learning outcomes
Designs and implements schedules that meet student needs and support instruction

Assessment & Data Use

Uses data to understand learners, monitor progress, and determine next instructional steps
Uses data to assign teaching staff based on student need and teacher expertise
Identifies, monitors, and intervenes with students at risk of failure
Identifies underperforming student groups and establishes targeted achievement goals 

Leadership for Improvement

Establishes and promotes a shared vision of effective instruction across all classrooms
Provides constructive feedback to teachers and monitors progress toward improvement goals
Implements research-based best practices that increase student achievement

Driving Student Success & Urgency

Demonstrates multicultural understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures
Works to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all students
Promotes urgency to ensure every student meets or exceeds standards
Aligns people and resources around best instructional practices

Adult Learning & Professional Growth

Builds capacity through job-embedded, collaborative professional development
Models inclusive practices and partners with diverse students, staff, and community members
Supports teacher leadership and collaborative processes
Develops and sustains a professional learning community focused on instruction and learning
Sets, models, monitors, and enforces clear expectations for staff and student behavior

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Principal certification
Valid Washington State Teaching certificate/ESA Certificate
Masters' degree in educational administration or a related field
Successful teaching and instructional leadership experience

Additional Requirements: 

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Multiple years of experience as a teacher 
Multiple endorsements
Experience at the relevant grade level 
Experience in a multi-tiered system of support, including Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
Training and experience in social-emotional learning
Training and experience in de-escalation methods 
Experience or training with multiple learning programs (i.e., Multilingual Learners, Special Education, Highly Capable, etc.)
Training in Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), and/or Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD)
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity 
Experience in the professional learning communities model