Assistant Principal - High School - 20271101

Clover Park School District • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of secondary teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of current educational research and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to provide energetic, positive, visible and creative leadership and change within the school building.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to model and encourage excellence for staff and students.
• Ability to develop outreach activities that results in community and parental support for all aspects of the school's program.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Eligibility for Washington State Principal Certification required; certification must be in place by the start date

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience with vocational-technical education programs.
• Experience as an secondary assistant principal or other building-level administrator.
• Experience in a leadership role at the building and district level, i.e. department chair, district wide committee or task force, etc.
• Experience with site-based management.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to accomplish goals within established school district policies, administrative regulations, state guidelines and current educational research and development.
• Maintains an awareness of important issues in the school and maintains a commitment to the individual needs of students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and commitment to diversity and affirmative action. Applies these principles to working relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community.
• Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel through leadership which inspires staff and students to contribute their best efforts.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides administrative leadership, supervision and direction for all curriculum and instruction programs and activities.
• 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.
• Prepares and administers school and ASB budgets as assigned.
• Prepares reports and maintains current records as required. Analyzes and utilizes the data to implement program improvements within the building.
• 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.
• Supervises school safety programs; coordinates periodic drills for fire, air raid and earthquake to ensure compliance with District, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge, skills and abilities and professional capabilities in educational leadership through participation in workshops, university classes, journals and professional organizations.
• Supervises after-school activities throughout the school year, including sports events concerts and plays.
• Organizes and manages implementation of major projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level