What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL @ FERRIS HIGH SCHOOL position at Spokane Public Schools?
JOB
This is an Assistant Principal posting for Ferris High School for the 2025-26 school year. For consideration, please apply by Monday, March 10, 2025 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2025 As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.SALARY: $126,319-150,830. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist the principal to: Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school.Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations.Lead staff in development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning.Lead staff, students, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the high achievement of a diverse student body.Set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and the needs of diverse students/staff.Establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students.Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of school staff.Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned building personnel and engage staff in the development of professional growth activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs in order to improve student learning.Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program in support of a safe and academically rigorous learning environment for a diverse student body.Assist in coordinating the school's extracurricular program.Supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building.Plan and develop the school's budget with input from staff, allocate and adjust fiscal and material resources, assure timely completion of reports, and record maintenance for all school programs.Provide for effective staff communication--collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.Work cooperatively with other administrators and other appropriate district supervisors of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program.The candidate will also: Be aware of the details and undercurrents in the running of the school and use this information to address current and potential problems.Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures and routines in assigned areas.Ensure that staff are aware of the most current theories and practices relating to the instruction of a diverse student body and make the discussion of these a regular aspect of the school's culture.Collaborate with a commitment to continuous professional learning by reading, learning, and studying about the conditions resulting in high academic achievement for all students, and applying new knowledge throughout all practices.Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of school staff.Be a contributing, effective member of the school and district leadership teams.Perform other related duties as assigned.Work collaboratively with Human Resources to administer, review, and interpret state and federal statutes and district policies and procedures for building administrators and staff.Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular programs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated. Benefits Highlights: The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefitsA fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employeesSpokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284Other district contacts: ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282View EEO Information
This is an Assistant Principal posting for Ferris High School for the 2025-26 school year. For consideration, please apply by Monday, March 10, 2025 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2025 As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.SALARY: $126,319-150,830. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist the principal to: Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school.Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations.Lead staff in development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning.Lead staff, students, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the high achievement of a diverse student body.Set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and the needs of diverse students/staff.Establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students.Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of school staff.Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned building personnel and engage staff in the development of professional growth activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs in order to improve student learning.Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program in support of a safe and academically rigorous learning environment for a diverse student body.Assist in coordinating the school's extracurricular program.Supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building.Plan and develop the school's budget with input from staff, allocate and adjust fiscal and material resources, assure timely completion of reports, and record maintenance for all school programs.Provide for effective staff communication--collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.Work cooperatively with other administrators and other appropriate district supervisors of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program.The candidate will also: Be aware of the details and undercurrents in the running of the school and use this information to address current and potential problems.Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures and routines in assigned areas.Ensure that staff are aware of the most current theories and practices relating to the instruction of a diverse student body and make the discussion of these a regular aspect of the school's culture.Collaborate with a commitment to continuous professional learning by reading, learning, and studying about the conditions resulting in high academic achievement for all students, and applying new knowledge throughout all practices.Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of school staff.Be a contributing, effective member of the school and district leadership teams.Perform other related duties as assigned.Work collaboratively with Human Resources to administer, review, and interpret state and federal statutes and district policies and procedures for building administrators and staff.Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular programs.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated. Benefits Highlights: The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefitsA fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employeesSpokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284Other district contacts: ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282View EEO Information
Salary : $126,319 - $150,830
