Interim Assistant Principal

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Job Title - Interim-Assistant Principal - Middle Level (2027-2019) - --- - --- - Type of Position - Full-time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 - Salary Range - - Days per Year - 260 - Start Date - - Identifying Information - Interim-Assistant Principal - Middle Level Classification Level: Secondary Assistant Principal/Principal Salary Schedule Reports to: Building Administrator/Principal Summary of Assignment - Summary of Assignment - Under the general supervision and direction of the building principal, provides administrative direction, coordination, and educational leadership in the school. Work is accomplished in cooperation with district administration. This position does not directly supervise others. - Essential Functions - 1. Demonstrates understanding of and ability to accomplish goals within established school district policies, administrative regulations, state guidelines, and current educational research and development. 2. Maintains an awareness of important issues in the school and maintains a commitment to the individual needs of students, staff, and parents. 3. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding, and commitment to diversity and affirmative action. Applies these principles to working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the school community. 4. Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel through leadership which inspires staff and students to contribute their best efforts. 5. Assumes responsibility for the organization, implementation, and administration of assigned school programs such as student records, discipline, student activities, and supervision of certificated and classified staff. 6. Evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff in accordance with district processes. Completes observations, gathers input from lead staff, and provides a performance evaluation that is supported by fact. 7. Assists the principal with development and maintenance of an effective instructional and guidance program to include effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, and equipment. 8. Provides administrative leadership, supervision, and direction for all curriculum and instruction programs and activities. 9. Assist in development of appropriate curricula for all disciplines. Supports and monitors compliance with the district’s curriculum including multicultural education programs. Researches, and coordinates appropriate inservice training opportunities for staff members. 10. Prepares and administers school and ASB budgets as assigned. 11. Prepares reports and maintains current records as required. Analyzes and utilizes data to implement program improvements within the building. 12. Works with the principal to assist in the effective operation of the site council and helps to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the school improvement plan. 13. Supervises school safety programs; coordinates periodic drills for fire, air raid, and earthquake to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations. 14. Maintains current knowledge, skills, and abilities and professional capabilities in educational leadership through participation in workshops, university classes, journals, and professional organizations. 15. Supervises after-school activities throughout the school year, including sports events, concerts, and plays. 16. Organizes and manages implementation of major projects. 17. Performs other duties as assigned. - The Essential Functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. - Minimum Qualifications - a. Education and Experience 1. Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field. 2. Three (3) years of secondary teaching experience. b. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Excellent communication and human relations skills. 2. Knowledge of current educational research and effective instructional practices. 3. Ability to provide energetic, positive, visible, and creative leadership and change within the school building. 4. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. 5. Ability to model and encourage excellence for staff and students. 6. Ability to develop outreach activities that result in community and parental support for all aspects of the school’s program. 7. Ability to organize and work independently. - Certification and Licenses - 1. Eligibility for Washington State Principal’s Certification. - Desirable Qualifications - 1. Recent experience with vocational-technical education programs. 2. Experience as an secondary assistant principal or other building-level administrator. 3. Experience in a leadership role at the building and district level, i.e., department chair, district-wide committee or task force, etc. 4. Experience with site-based management. - Working Conditions - Work is performed in a secondary school which typically has several buildings. During a normal work day employee may have to go outside and maneuver steps, ramps, and uneven ground in all types of weather. Must have normal use of fingers, hands, and arms: ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; and tolerance for occasional loud noises. Some evening work is required for attendance at sports and other school events. - FLSA Affiliation - Exempt affiliation: Principal’s Association. - Job Class - Assistant Principal. Work Year: 260. - Internal Candidates - May be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement. - Conditions of Employment - Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW 28A.400.303. (Note: All associated background check fees are the employee’s responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. - Insurance Benefits - Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options. - Retirement and Deferred Compensation - Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the department of retirement systems’ website. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on 457 Plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor. - Equal Opportunity Employer - Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, housing, immigration or citizenship status, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorable military discharge or active duty status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, whether they take place on or off school grounds or are offered as part of the district’s online or alternative learning programs. This standard will be applied to students as well as designated youth groups including scouting America which require equal access. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa. Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/us-ocr. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at https://bit.ly/cpsdhibpolicy; OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at https://bit.ly/ospimodellanguage. - Note - This information is subject to change. 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