Assistant Principal - Middle Level - 20271503

Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

FTE: 1.0

*Salary Range: $162,521 - $186,099/year

Days per Year: 260

Start Date: July 1

 I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

 A. Job Title:                                          B. Classification Level:
     Secondary Assistant Principal              Principal Salary Schedule

 C. Reports to:
     Building Administrator-principal
  
 II. SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general supervision and direction of the building principal, provides administrative direction, coordination and educational leadership in the school. Work is accomplished in cooperation with district administration.  This position does not directly supervise others.

 III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 1. Demonstrates understanding of and ability to accomplish goals within established

     school district policies, administrative regulations, state guidelines and current

     educational research and development.

 2. Maintains an awareness of important issues in the school and maintains a

     commitment to the individual needs of students, staff, and parents.

 3. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and commitment to diversity and

     affirmative  action. Applies these principles to working relationships with students,

     staff, parents and the school community.

 4. Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel through

     leadership which inspires staff and students to contribute their best efforts.

 5. Assumes responsibility for the organization, implementation, and administration of

     assigned school programs such as student records, discipline, student activities and

     supervision of certificated and classified staff.

 6. Evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff in accordance with District

     processes. Completes observations, gathers input from lead staff and provides a

     performance evaluation that is supported by fact.

 7. Assists the principal with development and maintenance of an effective instructional

     and guidance program to include effective use of curriculum materials, instructional

     supplies and equipment.

  8. Provides administrative leadership, supervision and direction for all curriculum and

      instruction programs and activities.
  9. Assist in development of appropriate curricula for all disciplines.  Supports and

     monitors compliance with the District's curriculum including multicultural education

     programs. Researches, and coordinates appropriate inservice training opportunities

     for staff members.

10. Prepares and administers school and ASB budgets as assigned.

11. Prepares reports and maintains current records as required. Analyzes and utilizes

     the data to implement program improvements within the building.

12. Works with the principal to assist in the effective operation of the site council and

      helps to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the school improvement plan.

13. Supervises school safety programs; coordinates periodic drills for fire, air raid and

     earthquake to ensure compliance with District, State and Federal regulations.

14. Maintains current knowledge, skills and abilities and professional capabilities in

     educational leadership through participation in workshops, university classes,

     journals and professional organizations.

15. Supervises after-school activities throughout the school year, including sports

     events concerts and plays.

16. Organizes and manages implementation of major projects.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

 IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 A. Education and Experience
 
 1. Master's degree in educational administration or related field.

 2. Three (3) years of secondary teaching experience.

 B. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 1. Excellent communication and human relations skills.

 2. Knowledge of current educational research and effective instructional practices.

 3. Ability to provide energetic, positive, visible and creative leadership and change

     within the school building.

 4. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

 5. Ability to model and encourage excellence for staff and students.

 6. Ability to develop outreach activities that results in community and parental support

     for all aspects of the school's program.

 7. Ability to organize and work independently.

 C. Certification  and Licenses

1. Eligibility for Washington State Principal's Certification.

 D. Desirable  Qualifications

1. Recent experience with vocational-technical education programs.

2. Experience as an secondary assistant principal or other building-level administrator.

3. Experience in a leadership role at the building and district level, i.e. department

    chair, district wide committee or task force, etc.

4. Experience with site-based management.

 V.  WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a secondary school which typically has several buildings. During a normal work day employee may have to go outside and maneuver steps, ramps, and uneven ground in all types of weather. Must have normal use of fingers, hands and arms: ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; and tolerance for occasional loud noises. Some evening work is required for attendance at sports and other school events.

FLSA:  Exempt                                                  AFFILIATION: Principal's Assn.

JOB CLASS: Assistant Principal                             WORK YEAR: 260

*Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. .  For eligibility  information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/  for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs.  This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including Scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/US-OCR. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/CPSDHIBPolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/OSPIModelLanguage.

Salary : $162,521 - $186,099