Assistant Principal, High School

Company: Mukilteo School District 6
Location: Everett
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment

The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:

Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.

The District is seeking applicants for a full-time, 215 day, continuing contract High School Assistant Principal position at Mariner High School.

For best consideration, apply and include one page Equity Commitment statement with application by May 28, 2021.

This position is open until May 28, 2021 or open until filled.

Salary listed is for the 2020-21 school year.

JOB TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

JOB SUMMARY:

The high school assistant principal assists in the management and leadership of the school program to effect student academic achievement, and the social, emotional, and physical development of all students. The high school assistant principal ensures the district's commitment to equity is integrated into all facets of collaboration with students and families, and in conjunction with all building decisions and operations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focus on leading all stakeholders in support of the district's commitment to equity and for students furthest from educational justice.
• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff.
• Manage school climate and facilities to promote student, staff, and school safety.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven school program for the purpose of enhancing student achievement for all.
• Assist instructional staff in the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state standards and district learning goals.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate staff to promote effective performance.
• Manage staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities.
• Manage and oversee programs including but not limited to extra-curricular, co-curricular and special education.
• Partner with the school community to promote student learning.
• Facilitate family involvement and engagement.
• Interact professionally with students, staff and community.
• Establish professional and ongoing contacts with students and staff.
• Implement and comply with federal and state laws, District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret rules and regulations governing the operation of a school.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and programs, and specifically culturally relevant curricula and instructions.
• Knowledge and skills in fiscal management and program compliance.
• Skills in instructional leadership and program management.
• Knowledge of professional development in support of culturally responsive and relevant teaching.
• Skills and ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituencies.
• Knowledge of and skills in using and coaching effective instructional strategies and practices for a wide range of student needs and abilities, including culturally responsive teaching.
• Knowledge and skills in hiring, supervising and evaluating staff.
• Skills in effective decision making, problem solving and group facilitation.
• Skills in delegation and developing leadership in others.
• Skills in time management and organization.
• Skills in resolving conflict, addressing issues, and grievances.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and collaboration.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people under a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse staff as well as student learners and their families.
• Skills and ability to interact and collaborate positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies, and respect and value for all cultural heritages.
• Skills in developing a diverse and inclusive environment, which includes a track record of success in attracting and retaining staff of color.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.
• Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.
• Ability to lead conversations and discourse on topics related to race, class and equity.

EDUCATION:

• Possess, or be eligible for, Washington State Administrative Certificate.
• Possess, or be eligible for, Washington State Teaching Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years successful teaching or related experience.
• Successful experience with economically, cultural and racially diverse students and community.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Five or more years of secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Five years of Administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with students/people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Principal

Occasionally

1% - 33%

Frequently

34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

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Twisting Knees

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Climbing

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Balancing

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Reaching

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Fingering/Feeling

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Hearing

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Color Vision

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Mukilteo 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 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Bruce Hobert (425-356-1319), hobertbl@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.

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