District-Wide Assistant Principal (Ttk–12th Grade)

Location: WMES/WMHS
Employment Type: Full-Time, 215 Days Per Year
Start Date: July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Position Overview

The Winlock School District seeks an experienced, student-centered, and community-minded District-Wide Assistant Principal to join our administrative leadership team. This position supports two school buildings, WMES: Ttk–5th, WMHS 6th-12th grade student population.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who prioritizes academic excellence, student well-being, school safety, and strong relationships with staff, students, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional & Program Leadership

Assist in the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of comprehensive instructional and student support programs.
Provide ongoing professional development for staff aligned with current research in MTSS.
Participate in professional growth that supports the district and school leadership teams, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices and compliance standards.
Coordinate state assessments, testing assessment coordinator, reporting, and instructional program compliance as assigned.
Serve as Title IX Coordinator, ensuring equity and legal compliance.

Student Services & Discipline

Supervise students before and after school, during breakfast and lunch, passing times, recess, and school event supervision.
Initiates de-escalation and/or problems solving skills related to student behavior, enforce policies consistently, and support discipline matrices.
Supervise truancy team, provide training, ensure attendance compliance, engage with families and promote student reengagement.
Attend 504 and IEP meetings.
Plans and supports school wide assemblies with building principals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or principal.

Operations & Safety

Lead school drills, including drills for fire, earthquake, lockdown, and shelter-in-place procedures in each building.
Manage bell schedules and coordinate electronic locks with bell schedules.

Staff Supervision & Human Resources

Conduct formal evaluations for classified and certificated employees.
Have knowledge of the Danielson framework and eVal system.
Orient and support newly hired staff to promote successful onboarding and professional growth.
Provide leadership in fostering an inclusive, collaborative staff culture and positive working environment.

Community Engagement & Communication

Communicate regularly and openly with students, families, and staff; resolve conflicts constructively and collaboratively.
Update the School Website.
Promote the district and school programs, fostering partnerships and support from the community.
Coordinate with principals to attend 25% of home athletic events and several family events at WMES.

Qualifications

Valid Washington State Administrative Certificate
Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field
Minimum of three years of successful classroom and/or administrative experience
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional best practices, school safety, student services, and legal compliance
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Problem solver: Identifies areas where support is needed and “jumps in”
Follows timelines/deadlines and completes tasks in a timely manner

RESPONSIBLE TO AND EVALUATION BY: WMES/WHMS Principal

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Ryan Greene, 360-785-3537, rgreene@winlock.wednet.edu. Title IX Coordinator: Ashlie Auckland, 360-785-3516, aauckland@winlock.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator: Hannah Dailey, 360-785-3582, hdailey@winlock.wednet.edu, Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Michelle Jeffries, 360-785-3582, mjeffries@winlock.wednet.edu. Address: 401 NE 1st St, PO Box 128, Winlock WA 98596