PRINCIPAL, YASUHARA MIDDLE SCHOOL

About the Department

Salary: $138,571 - $165,461 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.

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

Position Duties

1. Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school.
2. Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement.
3. Analyze and interpret school-level data; work with staff to develop School Improvement Plans that contain strategies to improve student learning.
4. Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations.
5. Lead diverse staff, student body, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the improvement of student learning. 
6. Lead staff in development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning.
7. Set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and student/staff needs.
8. Establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for all students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students.
9. Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of culturally competent and diverse school staff.
10. 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.
11. Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program.
12. Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices, and routines.
13. Oversee the school's extracurricular program.
14. Supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building.
15. 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.
16. Provide for effective staff communication--collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.
17. Work cooperatively with other administrators--advise school director and other appropriate district administrators of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Washington State principals' credential, or the ability to obtain one.
2. Six years successful credentialed experiences including a minimum of three years in teaching. Administrative experience beyond the internship is strongly preferred. Successful candidates usually have served in an assistant principal or other administrative role prior to making application to our principal positions.
3. A deep understanding of, passion for, and the motivation to carry out the mission of public education.
4. Principal, assistant principal, or other administrative position in a mid to large-size school or school district is strongly preferred.
5. Strong preference will be given to those candidates who can share various types of specific school or district data that have improved as a direct result of their leadership.
6. Demonstrated success in philosophy, curriculum, and instruction at the position's grade level, including an understanding of a culturally responsive instructional process and a variety of instructional techniques as well as a commitment to the improvement of instructional programs.
7. Demonstrated success in leading the improvement of student learning, as evidenced by the improvement of school-based and/or district-based data points.
8. Demonstrated successful and culturally responsive leadership experiences in staff leadership, supervision, and evaluation, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with teachers to improve instruction.
9. Demonstrated success in supporting and sharing the organizational vision while collaborating with diverse staff to accomplish goals and problem solve.
10. Demonstrated understanding of the change process and its relationship to current trends in education at the position's grade level.
11. Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, scheduling, and allocating resources, reaching logical conclusions and making high-quality decisions using appropriate decision-making processes, and accepting responsibility for actions and consequences.
12. Demonstrated effectiveness in using computer technologies to enhance instruction and to manage building functions.
13. Demonstrated success in exercising good judgment, insight, self-awareness, integrity, and cultural responsiveness when interacting with diverse employees, students, and patrons.
14. Demonstrated effectiveness representing the school in the community through business partnerships and activities.
15. Demonstrated understanding of effective leadership and instructional practices which lead to high levels of student engagement and achievement.
16. Demonstrated understanding of socially just practices and strategies which enhance student achievement.
17. Demonstrated ability in utilizing culturally responsive strategies to work effectively with administrators, teachers, and union leaders to improve classroom instruction. 
18. Demonstrated ability to foster an environment that focuses on quality results while motivating, developing, and supporting a diverse staff, encouraging continuous improvement, and working effectively as a member of a diverse team.
19. Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to work outside regular office hours as needed to accomplish tasks, provide support to building administrators, provide staff development, or meet with other constituents.
20. Demonstrated commitment and ability to continue one's own lifelong learning, to develop talent and leadership skills in others, to provide critical feedback, and to receive critical feedback in order to maintain high standards for one's self and the organization.
21. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
22. Demonstrated success incorporating culturally competent strategies and utilizing culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
23. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with the ability to make clear, persuasive, and engaging presentations to diverse groups.
24. Demonstrated strong commitment to the principles of trust, teamwork, accessibility, problem solving and collaboration.
25. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional, support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.
26. Knowledge of teacher evaluation and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in K-12 public schools.

Other Qualifications

1. Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. 
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays – Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement  Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated.  
3. 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-benefits
4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane 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 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative 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 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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Operates public K-12 schools in Spokane, Washington.