Principal, Fairview Middle School

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Principal Position Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Central Kitsap School District is seeking equity-focused leaders who inspire staff to create hope and resiliency for our students and staff. As an educational leader in CK, you will have the responsibility to make a profound and lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Actively promote and support the District’s vision, mission, and initiatives at the District and site level.

 Develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous student and staff learning leading to increased student achievement.

 Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of program improvement plans focused on student achievement while effectively addressing and reducing achievement gaps using relevant data and research-based practices.

 Direct, supervise, facilitate, and evaluate the instructional, guidance, and other programs of the building; assist instructional staff in aligning and implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local learning goals.

 Ensure safe, efficient, and effective management of the learning environment in a manner that supports and addresses the District and building vision, mission, policies, and procedures; establish a school climate characterized by courtesy, dignity, respect, and collaboration.  Select, train, supervise, support, and evaluate staff.

 Collaborate with and actively involve families and community members; respond to diverse community interests and needs and utilize community resources.

 Promote collaboration and teamwork with peers and staff; promote shared decision making.

 Effectively manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish achievement goals.

 Participate in the development of annual budgets by submitting budget requests and supporting data; ensure accurate school records and reports are completed as required.

 Facilitate the development, review, and implementation of a school behavior plan.

 Actively participate in District leadership meetings and in-service programs; maintain and update knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.

 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.

 Establish respectful and effective lines of communication amongst all stakeholders.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

 Knowledge and ability to gather, analyze and use data to create, evaluate, and manage a school budget plan

 Involve staff and community in developing the budget plan

 Of laws related to special areas (ASB, special programs, grants)

 In recruiting and securing the best applicants for the job

 Use effective staff development and improvement strategies

 Of effective practices, rules and regulations, related to staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation

 To take someone through probation and non-renewal

 Effectively conduct and work through difficult issues and discussions

 Focus school financial and human resources on teaching and learning Skills

 Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning

 Develop an atmosphere of personal responsibility, trust, and collaboration among students and staff

 Promote and ensure respect and equity in the treatment of staff and students

 Understand the needs and strengths of the individuals in the school;

 Apply effective group processing skills

 Promote and model life-long learning and continuous growth

 Recognize and celebrate efforts and achievements

 Articulate a vision with students, staff and parents

 Act proactively in advancing the SIP's impact on learning

 Guide staff through the change process while maintaining focus on student learning goals

 Assist staff in self-evaluation leading to effective practice

 Engage all instructional staff in decision-making, implementing, and evaluating the SIP

 Use data to make informed decision-making about instruction and assessment

 Use a variety of monitoring structures, e.g., informal observation, assessment analysis, formal lesson observation, etc., to improve instruction and assessment

 To clearly communicate effective instructional and assessment practice for staff

 Develop collaboration among staff

 Use effective communication skills and strategies to: market the school to enlist community support, resolve conflicts among individuals and groups, build common focus and collaboration to enhance student learning

 Partner and collaborate with administrative colleagues

 Build collegial and collaboration relationships with and among school staff members  Share leadership based upon situation and need

 Identify and involve business and community leaders and key communicators

 Use a variety of vehicles and tools to communicate about student learning with constituents, both within and outside of the school

 Gather and use relevant data regarding community resources to student learning and their attitudes about the school

 Celebrate success across the school and community

 Break down barriers between school and community; of diversity issues

 Use recognition of strengths and potential areas of conflict to guide actions Abilities  Knowledge of special education discipline/504 regulations and laws

 Shape school climate and implement systems that promote safety & order

 To use a variety of instructional, management, discipline, assessment, and placement options to establish an environment conducive to quality instruction

 Of legal and district policy requirements regarding discipline and safety

 To review, analyze, and revise school safety and discipline plans based on school data

 Develop open communication systems that allow for proactive identification and intervention of potential incidents

 To establish and implement crisis plans and to follow up appropriately

 Respond effectively in a timely manner when incidents occur

 Communicate so that students, parents, and community members are confident the school is safe  Identify and use community resources

 Implement the components and purpose of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

 Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of CSIPs

 Communicate clearly and interpret data results with constituent groups (staff, parents, board, community)

 Collaborate, consensus build, and problem-solve with individuals and groups

 Create, facilitate and mobilize a group to implement the CSIP

 Implement current education reform elements, e.g., Common Core, state learning goals, classroom based assessments, etc.

 Use assessment to diagnose learner needs and to design appropriate learning intervention to improve success on state and local measures

 Focus staff on priorities of teaching and learning

 Guide staff in curriculum alignment process

 Assist staff in adjusting to and accepting changes, especially the changes in teaching, learning and assessment

 Guide staff in alignment processes within and across curriculum areas and grade levels

 Of best practices of instruction and assessment

 Engage instructional staff in frequent conversations/reflection about classroom practice

 Supervise and evaluate school staff

 Model District standards of ethics and professionalism

 Follow District policies and the collective bargaining agreements

 Visit classrooms and use observation data to give feedback to teachers

 Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of school improvement plans and effective instructional and assessment practices

 Evaluate staff appropriately based on expectations and instructional framework

 Take appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in misconduct

 Encourage staff to engage in learning

 Increase understanding and use of best professional practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to support a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally work with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces.

CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this position and are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in education or related field; academic preparation for or experience in leading a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Demonstrated successful certificated teaching experience; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of at-risk students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Washington state administrator certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington state driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license.

Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,782.00 - $184,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $170,782 - $184,325