Assistant Principal - High School

Position Type:
Administration (Principals)/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
3/27/2025

Location:
Orting High SchoolPlease submit your completed application by April 16, 2025 for first consideration of the applicant pool.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
The High School Assistant Principal is the co-instructional leader of the school community, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; 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. The assistant principal 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. The assistant principal works collaboratively with the district leadership team to advance the Orting Student Learning ENDS and Strategic Goals.

ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT THEORY OF ACTION:
If we are relentless in our pursuit of creating schools where all students: feel valued, cared for, and have a deep sense of belonging, know their voice, ideas and interests are utilized and valued, develop a belief they can make a difference, experience high levels of support in having barriers removed to meet high expectations, then we will ensure the Orting School District is an equitable organization where every student feels connected, inspired, and empowered for present and future success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Effectively implement the district's instructional framework to support staff in inquiry and professional growth.

Provide targeted professional development aligned to strategic ENDS and goals to support student learning.

Understand and communicate Washington State Learning Standards and ensure implementation of standards-based curriculum.

Provide vision for and support the development and growth of Professional Learning Communities.

Collect, analyze and utilize data effectively to guide and support student learning, implement targeted interventions, and monitor learning progress. Experience in working with subgroups of students not meeting their full learning potential preferred.

Collaborate with administrative leadership team and staff to develop and implement a multi-tiered system of support.

Collaborate with Human Resources Department in recruiting highly qualified job applicants and making recommendations for hire and to resolve employee relations issues.

Conduct investigations and discipline employees appropriately per district policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Develop and foster community connections that will enhance the educational experience of all students.

Plan and implement appropriate professional development that addresses the needs of staff and aligns to the district's Strategic Plan.

Effectively manage conflict within the school building.

Schedule and organize student activities and state testing.

Evaluate classified and certificated employees according to best practices, local bargaining agreements, and district policy.

Report issues to authorities as necessary; child abuse, suspicious activity etc.

Clearly communicate the district's vision and mission to your school community and maintain a positive school climate.

Engage in reciprocal accountability with colleagues to the district's norms, collective commitments and decision making filters.

Understand Washington and federal education laws and be able to effectively communicate related accountability systems.

Effectively manage building budget in collaboration with the budget committee.

Facilitate and lead the implementation of the school improvement plan.

Identify students that have special needs and understand student referral systems.

Advocate for children and actively embrace community involvement.

Appreciate and respect diversity and difference in the school community.

Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and learning.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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.

Demonstrated ability to manage systemic change and successfully implement reform initiatives that produce significant gains in closing the achievement gap.

Demonstrated success managing a school.

Demonstrated knowledge of high leverage, research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and inform instructional practice.

Demonstrated ability to lead and implement a multi-tiered system of support.

Ability to establish and maintain an interactive, positive and collaborative school culture.

Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem solving.

Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Must be able to use management systems to perform routine tasks.

Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with levity and humor.

Genuine interest in working with students and in placing students first in the decision making process.

Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff or district partners.

AWSP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
The principal standards of professional practice define expectations for principals in the Orting School District. The standards help frame a comprehensive definition of effective leadership. The successful candidate will engage in the inquiry cycle to select goals and objectives to target identified problems of practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities in providing leadership in a complex educational organization including:

• Possess or qualifies for Washington State Principal's certification.
• Completion of a Master's degree in an approved college program.
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• High school level experience highly preferred.
• Experience using Washington State instructional framework - 5D framework preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

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 and 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. Perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when workload requires. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This position requires attendance at Board of Director meetings, community meetings, and other duties that extend beyond normal working hours.

EMPLOYEE UNIT: OASA (Principals)

FSLA: Overtime Exempt (Salaried)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year: July 1 - June 30
Base Salary: 2024-25 $148,766 - $160,204 DOE; 2025-26 IPD + 2% will be added
Professional Responsibility Stipend (PRS): 10 days at per diem (based on 218 days)
Wellness Stipend
Twenty-six (26) annual vacation days; cash-out up to six (6) days annually
Thirteen (13) paid holidays
Four (4) annual personal days accumulative to six (6); cash-out two (2) days annually
Twelve (12) annual sick days
Professional Development of $2,000 per year
Eligible for District paid professional dues
Cell phone stipend
Medical, dental, vision insurance coverage

TENTATIVE SELECTION TIMELINE:
March 27 Posting announcement
April 16 First consideration of application materials
April 17-18 Screening of applications
April 23-25 Interviews*, background checks and selection
May 15 Board consideration of candidate
July 1 Anticipated start date

* Finalist(s) second round interviews will also occur this week

BENEFITS
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.

The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionally participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions. Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.

Other benefits include VEBA, which is a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

Orting School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, marital status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and their offices are located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360: Civil Rights/Title IX/ADA Coordinator Debi Christensen, Exec. Director for Human Resources, 360-893-6500, ext. 4028, christensend@orting.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Westover, Exec. Director for Student Support Services, (360)893-6500, ext. 4027, westoverj@orting.wednet.edu.

Information about the nondiscrimination statement and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessed here. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.