What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Principal position at Washington Central Unified Union School District?
Doty Memorial Elementary School is seeking a visionary and versatile Teaching Principal to lead our close-knit rural school community. This unique role combines instructional leadership with direct student engagement, requiring a leader who is as comfortable in the classroom as they are in the office.Our Vision and Core Beliefs: Our next leader will be a champion of the WCUUSD Core Beliefs, which serve as the foundation for all we do: Humanity, Justice, Community, and Belonging: Honoring diversity and learning to create a more just and humane world.Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction: Holding high expectations so all students can direct their learning and pursue their interests.Well-Being: Fostering spaces of joy, kindness, and empathy where everyone feels safe and valued.Transparent and Responsible Leadership: Ensuring all decisions are student-centered, inclusive, and data-driven.Community Engagement and Relationships: Nurturing strong connections between people, places, and our global community.Key Responsibilities & Attributes: Based on direct feedback from our faculty, staff, and families, we are looking for a leader who embodies the following: Instructional Leadership & Classroom Engagement: Teaching Excellence: Possess the ability to provide direct interventions or instruction.Pedagogical Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of elementary educational pedagogy and provide high-quality feedback to staff.Outdoor Learning: Actively support outdoor, place-based learning.Student-Centered Environment: Positive Climate: Maintain a "student-centered, flexible, and fun" atmosphere while holding firm, consistent standards.Behavioral Support: Utilize a trauma-informed lens and background in behavioral interventions to set clear expectations and rules.Accountability: Implement consistent disciplinary procedures that provide clear consequences for behavior.Community & District Connection: Collaborative Spirit: Foster a Community Schools approach.Strategic Alignment: Successfully connect the small-school culture of Doty to the broader goals of the WCUUSD district.Communication: Exhibit strong professional boundaries while maintaining excellent communication with staff and families.Operational Excellence: Executive Functioning: Demonstrate high-level organizational skills to manage school-wide goals and daily operations efficiently.Change Management: Lead the community through periods of transition with stability and vision.