Description

Saddle Mt. Elementary Assistant Principal: Serve as a building leader responsible for all student and building issues.  Provide leadership to build and sustain a culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff and maximize student learning. Responsible for the quality of the school's climate and the conditions for learning. Responsible to support social-emotional learning, PBIS, and student success using  Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).  Support teacher development using the 5D+ evaluation protocols. All administrative staff provide expertise and guidance in the infusion of technology in the educational program.  Develop and maintain positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community to build a structure of relationships so that all children have equitable access to the opportunity to learn. Assist to build, articulate, and communicate a vision of the school’s direction. Must be able to identify and strengthen related supports to improve student achievement using data and enhancing parent and family engagement.  Provide staff development to enhance staff abilities to meet diverse learning needs and promote staff and student recognition.  Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, equitable, and effective learning environment. Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; collaboration in the design and implementation of district initiatives, student attendance, discipline, shared staff supervision, shared extra-curricular supervisor, SIP participant; student handbook, work with juvenile services,  building/safety issues, student supervision schedules, ASB oversight/Advisor,  overall day-to-day operation of the school. Serve as a member of the Administration Team.  Provide and maintain accurate records and reports as required by law and district operations. Other responsibilities to meet goals and mission of the school and district.  

Contract Provisions                                                  

Placement will be on the District Principal/Administrator Salary Schedule. Contracts begin July 1st, 215 working days, 5 TRI days, ability to work twelve additional per diem compensated days.  AWSP Membership paid, Cell Phone Stipend, Longevity stipend earned after 5 years of service starting at 2% of base pay. 

Benefits:  Medical Dental Vision and disability offered by SEBB; Personal Days; AWSP membership; Cell Phone Stipend; Longevity incentive earned; employee VEBA medical contribution plan;

Apply directly to Wahluke School District: https://wahluke.schoolspring.com/

Position is Open Until Filled

Requirements

Elementary Assistant Principal Requirements and Expectations:

Valid Washington State Principal Certification and teaching certificate.
Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field is required. 
Successful elementary level Principal experience or comparable experience preferred. 
Minimum of 3 years successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.   

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualities - The requirements listed are a representative sampling of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required                            

Desire to achieve outstanding results and the task-oriented actions required for success.
Ability to motivate and influence the thinking and behavior of others to obtain desired results.
Competent problem solver - including analysis of data to inform decisions, making clear logical plans that people can follow.
Ability to create and sustain the qualify of the school's climate and the conditions of learning. 
Self Confident - staying visibly focused, committed, and self-assured despite the challenges of department improvement efforts.
Knowledge and understanding of CEL 5D+ teaching development and evaluation. Stage 1 & 2 training preferred. 
Professional knowledge and skills to build a structure of relationships so all children have the opportunity to learn and achieve their potential.
Skills and ability to successfully implement and maintain a comprehensive educational technology program. 
An individual with proficient skill and knowledge in using educational technology.
Knowledge of and capability to develop and implement programs to meet State and District academic requirements and goals.
Successful experience improving student learning and instruction by participating in building/district walk-throughs, feedback, coaching cycles, and data analysis.
Experienced and willing to present effective professional development to certified and classified staff. 
Experience implementing successful instructional strategies to English language learners and understanding of ELL instructional and educational needs.
Evidence of successful collaborative work with Administrative teammates. 
Experience and desire to meet the needs of at risk students, including students of poverty.
Must have understanding and knowledge of the characteristics of a rural, growing, diverse educational program.
Desire to become civically engaged and live in our community.
High level of personal energy, a positive outlook, approachable, visible, accessible, individual who demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness and a sense of humor.
A caring individual, who respects, values and places the academic needs of all students as the priority of the school district.
Provide leadership in developing the necessary climate for change and growth within the school.
An excellent listener and communicator who staff, students and parents to participate in school related matters.
Provide strong and positive educational leadership in organizing, developing and administering the instructional program.
An educational leader who promotes success for students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. 
Capable of hiring, assigning, evaluating, and supervising all personnel.
Attend trainings in and out of district that support district initiatives. Ability and willingness to attend trainings/conferences that may require distant and/or overnight travel. 
Ability to establish and maintain effective discipline in the school and promote a positive school climate.
Capable of setting direction, articulating a vision, establishing high performance expectations and gaining group acceptance of goals.
A people developer-motivating, supporting and challenging employees.
Bilingual Spanish highly preferred.