Assistant Principal - Elementary - 20264406

FTE: 1.0

*Salary Range - $146,054 - $171,797/yr

Days per Year - 260

Start Date - July 1, 2025

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

A. Job Title: B. Classification Level:

Elementary Assistant Principal Principal Salary Schedule

C. Reports to:

Building Administrator-Principal

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building principal provides administrative direction, coordination and educational leadership in the school in cooperation with the principal, other building staff and district administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to accomplish goals within established school district policies, administrative regulations, state guidelines and current educational research and development.
• Maintains an awareness of important issues in the school and maintains a commitment to the individual needs of students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and commitment to diversity and affirmative action.
• Applies these principles to working relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community.
• Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel through leadership that inspires staff and students to contribute their best efforts.
• 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.
• Evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff in accordance with District processes. Completes observations and provides performance evaluations that are supported by fact.
• 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.
• Supports and monitors compliance with the District's curriculum including multicultural education programs. Researches and coordinates appropriate in-service training opportunities for staff members.
• Assists with budget preparation as required.
• Prepares reports and maintains current records as required. Analyzes and utilizes the data to implement program improvements within the building.
• 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.
• Supervises school safety programs; coordinates periodic drills for fire, earthquake or other disasters to ensure compliance with District, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge, skills, abilities and professional capabilities in educational leadership through participation in workshops, university classes, journals and professional organizations.
• Supervises after-school activities as required.
• 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

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience.
• Experience in a leadership role at the building or district level, i.e. district wide committee or task force, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of current educational research and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to provide energetic, positive, visible and creative leadership and change within the school building.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to model and encourage excellence for staff and students.
• Ability to develop and support outreach activities that result in community and parental support for all aspects of the school's program.
• Ability to organize own work and accomplish work independently.
• Ability to solve problems in a manner that considers the needs of students and all parties involved.

Certification and Licenses

• Eligibility for Washington State Principal's Certification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with site-based management.
• Knowledge of Title 1 School-wide projects, school reform initiates and innovative educational models such as Success for All, Accelerated Schools and Pideia.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an elementary school. 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 may be required to meet with parents, district administration or community representative.

FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Principal's Assn.

JOB CLASS: Principal WORK YEAR: 260 Days

**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 RCW28A.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' web site.

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 allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink 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, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341: Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154