Michael Anderson Elementary is seeking a visionary, student-centered leader to foster a culture of academic excellence, emotional safety, and community belonging. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can navigate the unique needs of our military-connected students and families while empowering a highly skilled staff to reach new heights (as they pursue The Medical Lake Promise).
MEDICAL LAKE PROMISE
We Promise to:
~ Foster a safe and supportive learning environment through a culture of belonging
~ Focus on personalized instruction that is engaging, challenging and relevant
~ Promote hope and a vision for the future from Early Learning through Post-Secondary
For Every Student, Every Day
Key Qualities and Expectations:
The Principal is responsible for and has demonstrated skill in:
Integrated Support: Uses data to implement school wide systems meeting behavioral, attendance, social-emotional, and achievement needs in real-time.
Collaborative Culture: Develops a professional environment focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that improve student learning.
Belonging & Opportunity: Connects students and teachers to the community through extended learning opportunities that create a deep sense of belonging.
Future-Ready Relationships: Creates positive school and community relationships that assist each student in envisioning their future.
Requirements
Professional Responsibilities
1. Lead Integrated Systems of Support: Utilize real-time student data to design and oversee school-wide systems that proactively address behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional needs.
2. Refine MTSS Frameworks: Lead the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), ensuring effective intervention delivery and prioritizing early intervention for all learners.
3. Cultivate Relational Trust: Build a collaborative culture characterized by mutual respect and psychological safety, where staff feel empowered to give and receive authentic feedback.
4. Support Teacher Efficacy: Act as a primary advocate for staff, providing "wraparound" administrative support and valuing teacher expertise in managing classroom dynamics.
5. Champion Military Families: Deepen the school’s connection to the military community, providing empathetic leadership that addresses the unique stressors of military-connected life.
6. Ensure Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee instructional accountability for core curricula to ensure high-quality Tier 1 instruction for every student.
7. Facilitate Professional Growth: Design and lead personalized professional development and refresher training to ensure staff are equipped with research-based instructional strategies.
8. Ensure Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee instructional accountability for core curricula to ensure high-quality Tier 1 instruction for every student.
9. Facilitate Professional Growth: Design and lead personalized professional development and refresher training to ensure staff are equipped with research-based instructional strategies.
10. Optimize Learning Systems: Maintain a master schedule and data-tracking systems that maximize staff impact and protect instructional time.
11. Strengthen Community Partnerships: Foster inclusive relationships that engage families in decision-making and help students connect their current learning to future aspirations.
12. Model Ethical Leadership: Serve as a high-character, resilient leader who ensures consistent follow-through on school goals, safety protocols, and administrative excellence.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a Relationship Builder who is:
Resilient & Approachable: An active listener who remains steady and inspiring under pressure.
Visionary & Accountable: Committed to "every student, every day" with a proven track record of consistent follow-through.
Empathetic & Inclusive: Dedicated to creating a sense of "home" and belonging for a diverse, transitioning student body.
Collaborative: A leader who works alongside staff and the community to inspire hope and drive a new era of excellence.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S):
Superintendent of MLSD
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Continuing contract
Salary as per the Medical Lake Administrators Salary Schedule: Range is: $132,000-$154,000 DOE
224 days of service exclusive of holidays, vacations, and any regularly scheduled school days canceled because of inclement weather or emergency.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Current Employees:
Please submit a letter of interest, (3) current Letters of Recommendation, and Prescreening Questions- (required)
Other Applicants:
Letter of Interest, Resume, Copy of Credentials, and (4) Letters of Recommendation and Prescreening Questions- (required, listed below.) Please note we will do a prescreening reference check prior to interviews.
Submitted to HR email listed below.
Questions regarding applications can be directed to:
Christy Nauta, Human Resources Director
cnauta@mlsd.org or 509-565-3128
Prescreening Questions: (responses limited to 100/150 words each question please)
1. Explain what gives you professional purpose?
2. Do you believe some administrators make better decisions than others? What do you think makes a difference?
3. How do you get people excited to try something new?
4. How would you effectively communicate the Medical Lake Promise to staff/parents/community?
Job ID: 83020369
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