Posting # 14-24/25

Job Title: Lakeside High School Assistant Principal

Open: 3/28/2024

Closed: Open Until Filled

Interviews: 4/25/2024-5/3/2024

Final Selection: 5/3/2024

Start: 7/1/2024

Terms of Employment and Salary:
as outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Nine Mile Falls Administrators Association and Policies and Procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District.

The compensation range for the position is: Min $124,194.00 Max $134,274.00. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale for the position. Previous relevant verified experience may result in higher step placement.

A typical work year consists of 260 days which will be comprised of work days, holiday, vacation days, and other approved leave days. Administrators shall receive and may utilize illness and emergency leave consistent with state statute, board policy and leaves afforded other corticated employees.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Work Location: Lakeside High School

Nature and Scope of Job: (1 or 2 sentence summary of position)
The Assistant Principal is a vital building leadership team member assigned to help implement the School Improvement Plan, coach professional learning communities to improve student learning, manage building facilities, manage student intervention, supervise certified and classified staff, and manage safety and security at Lakeside High School.

Position Reports To: Jeff Baerwald, Superintendent, and Brent Osborn, Principal

Classification: Administrative

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Learning Domain

Foster a culture of excellence and improvement. Set high, measurable goals for student learning and use data to monitor progress and inform decisions.
Nurture a culture of self-reflection, empower stakeholders to identify their strengths and areas of improvement and to seek feedback and support from others.
Ensure that we offer a learning-focused curriculum that is comprehensive, rigorous, aligned with state and national standards and meets the needs and aspirations of all students.
Foster a learning environment that utilizes data to monitor student progress, improve the instructional process and learning environment, and ensure high levels of personal and academic growth for all students.
Create an environment that supports creative thinking and risk-taking in order to generate knowledge and insight through nontraditional ways.
Lead the development and implementation of an effective, research-based instructional program that meets the needs and interests of every student. Work collaboratively with your teaching staff to establish clear and consistent expectations for high-quality instruction that aligns with the school’s vision, mission, and goals.

Systems Domain

Foster an environment where every decision and resource are guided by shared goals and values.
Create a collaborative environment where everyone contributes to the school’s vision and goals.
Ensure that communication is safe and meaningful, use a collaborative process that involves listening, feedback, and dialogue. Build trust, respect, and alignment among all members of the school community.
Collect, analyze, and interpret various types of data to inform and improve educational practices. Promote a data-driven culture of decision-making for continuous improvement.
Set goals that align with the school’s mission and vision, and develop plans to achieve them. This requires mobilizing the resources needed to implement the plans, and evaluating the results of the actions taken.
Establish expectations, processes, and procedures that address the physical, mental, and emotional needs of students, staff, parents, and community members. Safety is a top priority.
Manage the school’s logistics to ensure the smooth functioning of the school and the optimal learning outcomes for the students. Oversee the educational, operational, and financial affairs and resources of the school, and balance them effectively to meet the diverse needs of the students and staff.

Culture Domain

Foster a culture of excellence and inclusion. Ensure that all students have access to the same opportunities and resources, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or needs.
Cultivate an environment in which each individual demonstrates and exemplifies ethical behaviors, values, and respect for others.
Create a learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students, both academically and personally. Communicate high expectations for student achievement and behavior, while also providing support and guidance to help students reach their goals.
Foster internal relationships by creating an environment where a diversity of ideas and opinions can be shared, appreciated, and respected. Promote collaboration, communication, and trust among the school members.
Nurture an environment that models and builds a culture of mutual respect and recognizes, celebrates, and honors all members for their achievements and service to others.
Foster and support a culture of wellness for the entire school community, including students, staff, and families.

General

Fulfills other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Required Qualifications (Traits, Education, Experience, Training, Physical Requirements, etc.)

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field. Ability to obtain Washington State Principal Certificate and/or Professional Administrator certificate prior to the first contracted day.
Previous successful Administrative or Assistant Principal Experience preferred.
If currently under contract, must be able to be released.
Five years of secondary-level teaching experience.
WSP/FBI Clearance

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in curriculum and instruction including needs assessment, curriculum development, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Experience with leading school MTSS processes.
Demonstrated skill and experience in the selection, placement, supervision, and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
Knowledge of, and the ability to use, researched-based pedagogy to support and influence effective teaching and learning.
Demonstrated experience with student management, discipline, and restorative justice.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
Experience leading and or participating in the PLC process.
Demonstrated sensitivity to providing equitable opportunities for all.
Demonstrated skill in communicating to diverse audiences both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public high schools in Washington State.
Demonstrated understanding of developmentally appropriate instruction and assessment.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Human relations and communication skills are necessary to handle frequent personal telephone inquiries from administration, teachers, parents, staff members, and students.
The Assistant Principal operates under extremely heavy workloads and inflexible deadlines. Requests are often received that require immediate attention, setting up conflicting priorities for a timely response.
Sound judgment and a pleasant attitude are required in a stressful situation.
The employee must have the ability to lift materials, equipment, or boxes weighing up to 45 pounds.

APPLICATION STEPS:
Please complete all steps in the RedRover application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions, please contact:
Angela Spencer
Human Resources Manager
ASpencer@9mile.org
(509)340-4302.

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Peter Elzey
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
PElzey@9mile.org

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