ASSOCIATE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (#A-21-01)

Associate Principal

Ilwaco High School - Grades 9-12

A-21-01

Reports To:       Building Administrator

FLSA:               Exempt

Open Date:       November 24, 2021

Closing Date:    Until filled

Start Date:       As soon as possible

Salary:            $ 100,823.94 (prorated for 2022 school year)

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Principal is a leader responsible for contributing to and communicating a vision and focused plan for improving student achievement and student behavior; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. In addition, the AP is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote instructional progress.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise athletic contests, dances, and other student activities throughout the year as needed.
2. Assist in the development of a school class schedule that provides the greatest opportunities for students and effectively utilizes the talents of staff.
3. Collaborate with administrative leadership team district-wide, initiate a strong sense of team and serve on committees as appropriate.
4. Develop and foster community connections that will enhance the educational experience of all students.
5. Effectively manage conflict within the school building.
6. Supervise, coach and evaluate employees according to district policy.
7. Report issues to authorities as necessary, child abuse, suspicious activity etc.
8. Participate in school, district, region, and state meetings as appropriate.
9. Counsel students and parents about school and district policies.
10. Assist in monitoring and supervision of school facilities.
11. Serve as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues.
12. Understand Washington and federal education laws and be able to effectively communicate related accountability systems.
13. Support the principal in leading the implementation of the school improvement plan.
14. Modify and keep updated the student and parent handbook.
15. Identify students that have special needs and understand student referral systems.
16. Advocate for children and actively embrace community involvement.
17. Appreciate and respect diversity and difference in both teaching and learning.
18. Inspire innovation among school community.
19. Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
20. Demonstrate a commitment to your personal growth and learning.
21. Effectively balance flexibility and organization.
22. Manage student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectations with assigning appropriate consequences for behavior including detention, in school suspension and out of school suspension.
23. Assist staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations.
24. Assist in developing programs to promote positive student behavior as well as intervention strategies (PBIS).
25. Comply with applicable district, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
26. Attend work regularly.
27. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends educational support meetings, including individualized education program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings, RTI meetings and school board meetings as directed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and inform instructional practice.
2. Demonstrated experience and success working as a member of a school leadership team.
3. Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem solving.
6. Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with levity and humor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for this position must meet the minimum qualifications.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree
• Washington Teaching License
• Current Washington Administrator Certificate or enrollment in administrator licensure program
• Recent positive performance evaluations
• Positive recommendations from recent supervisors

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful teaching experience at the high school level
• Desire to lead the Associated Student Body

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Nondiscrimination:

The Ocean Beach School District No. 101 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identy, disability, age, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:  Title IX Coordinator/PO Box 778, Long Beach, WA 98631, 360-642-3739, Section 504/ADA Coordinator/Civil Rights Laws Compliance Coordinator/Amy Huntley/PO Box 778/Long Beach, WA 98631/360.642.3739