Assistant Principal, Middle School, Job 25-0002 VO

NEW APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment

The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all of our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:

Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.

This is a full-time, 210-day contract with benefits for the Assistant Principal position at Voyager Middle School. Contracted start date is July 1, 2025.

Salary listed is for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

JOB TITLE: MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

JOB SUMMARY: The middle school assistant principal assists in the management and leadership of the school program to enhance student academic achievement, the social and emotional development of all students, and provides for the physical safety and well-being of students and staff. The middle school assistant principal ensures the district's commitment to equity is integrated into all facets of collaboration with students and families, and in conjunction with all building decisions and operations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Focus on leading all stakeholders in support of the district's commitment to equity and for students furthest from educational justice.
• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff.
• Manage school climate and facilities to promote student, staff, and school safety.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven school program for the purpose of enhancing student achievement for all.
• Assist instructional staff in the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate staff to promote effective performance.
• Manage staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and fulfill legal responsibilities.
• Cultivate family engagement and partner with school community to promote student learning.
• Interact professionally with students, staff, and community to create a welcoming environment for all.
• Interact professionally with students, staff, and community.
• Establish professional and ongoing contacts with students.
• Implement and comply with federal and state laws, District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.

JOB REQUIREMENTS; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret rules and regulations governing the operation of a school
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and programs, and specifically culturally relevant curricula and instruction.
• Knowledge and skills in fiscal management and program compliance.
• Knowledge of professional development in support of culturally responsive and relevant teaching.
• Knowledge and skills in hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Skills in instructional leadership and program management.
• Skills in effectively addressing a wide range of academic and social needs including at-risk, cultural diversity, English language learners, and special education students.
• Skills in developing a diverse and inclusive environment, which includes a track record of success in attracting and retaining staff of color.
• Skills and ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competencies, and respect and value for all cultural heritages.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Skills in effective decision making, problem solving and group facilitation.
• Skills in delegation and developing leadership in others.
• Skills in time management and organization.
• Skills in resolving conflict, addressing issues, and grievances.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and collaboration.
• Skills and ability to evaluate systemic practices that positively and/or negatively affect student needs.
• Ability to successfully develop and advance equity and inclusion in educational practices, leadership, and service.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.
• Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.
• Ability to lead conversations and discourse on topics related to race, class, and equity.

EDUCATION:

• Possess, or be eligible for, Washington State Administrative Certificate

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years successful teaching or related experience
• Student cultural and economic diversity experience, preferred.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Two or more years of secondary teaching experience
• Five or more years of administrative experience
• Experience with cultural and economic diversity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Middle School Assistant Principal

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1% - 33%

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34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

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Mukilteo 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 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), MoosekerKW@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) AllenWR@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.