Description
WORK DAYS PER FISCAL YEAR: 210 days per year
SUMMARY: The principal serves as the instructional leader of the campus. The principal also creates a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students. The principal develops and sustains focus on a shared mission and clear vision for improvement of learning and teaching.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following criteria aligns to the AWSP Leadership Framework. A North Beach School District Elementary Principal is required to:
Influence, establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.
Provide for physical, social, emotional, and intellectual safety.
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the data-driven plan for improvement of student achievement.
As the instructional leader, assist staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessments with state and local learning goals.
Monitor, assist and evaluate staff utilizing an instruction framework (Danielson) regarding the implementation of the school improvement plan, effective instruction and assessment practices.
Manage self, staff, and fiscal resources that align and support student achievement.
Communicate and partner with school community members, particularly those that have been underserved, to promote student learning.
Demonstrate a commitment to closing the opportunity and achievement gap.
Personal Skills:
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
BENEFIT SUMMARY: Employees may be benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:
Insurance Benefits: The following plans are provided through School Emplooyees Benefits Board (SEBB):
Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life Insurance; and Long-Term Disability
Retirement Benefits: Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Paid Leave Benefits: Sick Leave; Vacation/Personal Leave; Holiday
Requirements
North Beach School District desires the following personal skills in an applicant:
Is bright, articulate and possess a good sense of humor.
Possess good listening skills.
Be able to resolve conflict in an equitable, consistent and positive manner.
Show good organizational skills: meet timelines appropriately.
Possess a vision for the future.
Appreciate diversity
Education and Experience:
Master’s Degree in educational administration or related field required.
Minimum of five years prior successful teaching experience at the elementary level.
Demonstrated leadership and management qualities.
Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the principal’s job description.
Knowledge of Washington state school reform initiatives and mandates.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Successful Experience Preferred:
As an administrator at similar grade level.
Evaluating and supervising classified and certificated staff.
Planning and administrating an effective student discipline/attendance program.
Development of educational programs consistent with school reform and assessment.
Encouraging excellence in staff and students.
Facilitating positive communication among staff, parents, and students.
The application and use of technologies and the development of a teaching schedule.
Knowledge and understanding of Teacher Principal Evaluation Project (TPEP) and the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Washington State Principal Certification
Washington State Teaching Certificate
