Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
Central Kitsap School District is seeking equity-focused leaders who inspire staff to create hope and
resiliency for our students. As an educational leader in CK, you will have the responsibility to make a
profound and lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Actively promote and support the District’s vision, mission, and initiatives at the District and site
level.
Assist to develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous
student and staff learning leading to increased student achievement.
Promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion.
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program improvement plans focused
on student achievement while effectively addressing and reducing achievement gaps using relevant
data and research-based practices.
Assist to direct, supervise, facilitate, and evaluate the instructional, guidance, and other programs of
the building; assist instructional staff in aligning and implementing curriculum, instruction, and
assessment with state and local learning goals.
May include overseeing the school’s sports programs, including scheduling games, hiring coaches,
supervising athletic events, and ensuring compliance with WIAA and District policies.
Ensure safe, efficient, and effective management of the learning environment in a manner that
supports and addresses the District and building vision, mission, policies, and procedures; establish a
school climate characterized by courtesy, dignity, respect, and collaboration.
Select, train, supervise, support, and evaluate staff.
Collaborate with and actively involve families and community members; respond to diverse
community interests and needs and utilize community resources.
Promote collaboration and teamwork with peers and staff; promote shared decision making.
Effectively manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish achievement goals.
Assist in facilitating the development, review, and implementation of a school behavior plan;
including restorative practices and MTSS.
Actively participate in District leadership meetings and in-service programs; maintain and update
knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional
development activities as needed or as assigned.
Communicates with parents, staff, and community concerning the school programs, systems rules,
and procedures, including student management issues and discipline.
Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where
teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
Facilitates problem solving when conflicts arise between parents and school staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural and
diverse socio-economic setting.
Establish respectful and effective lines of communication amongst all stakeholders. 

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to support a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to
meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may
experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally work with distraught or difficult students;
potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary
and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient
stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct
students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self
and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Of laws related to special areas (ASB, special programs, grants)
Use effective staff development and improvement strategies
Of effective practices, rules and regulations, related to staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation
Effectively conduct and work through difficult issues and discussions
Skills
Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning
Develop an atmosphere of personal responsibility, trust, and collaboration among students and staff
Promote and ensure respect and equity in the treatment of staff and students
Understand the needs and strengths of the individuals in the school
Apply effective group processing skills
Promote and model life-long learning and continuous growth
Recognize and celebrate efforts and achievements
Guide staff through the change process while maintaining focus on student learning goals
Assist staff in self-evaluation leading to effective practice
Use data to make informed decision-making about instruction and assessment
Use a variety of monitoring structures, e.g., informal observation, assessment analysis, formal lesson
observation, etc., to improve instruction and assessment
Use effective communication skills and strategies to: market the school to enlist community
support, resolve conflicts among individuals and groups, build common focus and collaboration to
enhance student learning
Partner and collaborate with administrative colleagues
Build collegial and collaboration relationships with and among school staff members
Share leadership based upon situation and need
Identify and involve business and community leaders and key communicators
Use a variety of vehicles and tools to communicate about student learning with constituents, both
within and outside of the school
Celebrate success across the school and community
Break down barriers between school and community; of diversity issues
Provide appropriate and innovative supervision and leadership to the instructional program
Abilities
Knowledge of special education discipline/504 regulations and laws
Knowledge of middle school sports programming (Middle school Assistant Principal)
Shape school climate and implement systems that promote safety & order
To use a variety of instructional, management, discipline, assessment, and placement options to
establish an environment conducive to quality instruction
Of legal and district policy requirements regarding discipline and safety
To review, analyze, and revise school safety and discipline plans based on school data
To establish and implement crisis plans and to follow up appropriately
Respond effectively in a timely manner when incidents occur
Communicate so that students, parents, and community members are confident the school is safe
Identify and use community resources
Implement the components and purpose of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of CSIPs
Communicate clearly and interpret data results with constituent groups (staff, parents, board,
community)
Collaborate, consensus build, and problem-solve with individuals and groups
Create, facilitate and mobilize a group to implement the CSIP
Focus staff on priorities of teaching and learning
Guide staff in curriculum alignment process
Assist staff in adjusting to and accepting changes, especially the changes in teaching, learning and
assessment
Of best practices of instruction and assessment
Engage instructional staff in frequent conversations/reflection about classroom practice
Supervise and evaluate school staff
Model and lead staff in ensuring growth for every student through intentional efforts to eliminate
outcome and opportunity gaps
Assist with planning and implementing an integrated educational infrastructure to support special
education and provide necessary interventions and support
Model District standards of ethics and professionalism
Follow District policies and the collective bargaining agreements
Visit classrooms and use observation data to give feedback to teachers
Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of school improvement plans and effective
instructional and assessment practices
Take appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in
misconduct