Principal
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Vancouver, WA 98682
Description:
Salary: $95,000.00 - $122,000.00 Annually
Location : Clark County - Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025-01590
Department: Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Division: Academic
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Principal
Full-Time/Exempt (EMS II)
Vancouver, WA
This recruitment will tentatively close on March 31, 2025. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.
Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource that provides leadership and support in educational programming for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, their families, and the service providers who support them. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.
Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.
About the position:
CDHY is seeking a skilled, culturally competent school administrator to provide instructional leadership at the Washington School Deaf campus location in Vancouver, Washington. Washington School for the Deaf is an ASL-English Bilingual campus. This position reports to and works with the Director of Instruction (DOI) to plan and manage the comprehensive Pre-K to 12th grade academic program. This position requires strong teaming skills and is an integral member of the Academic Leadership Team.
The position is responsible for the supervision of the following preK-12 Academic Staff:
Additionally, this position will be responsible for oversight of:
School Improvement Plan, Special Education Coordination Team (SECT), academic programs within the Multi-Tiered System of Support.
Teaming opportunity: This position works closely with a core group of administrators responsible for running the school: Academic Leadership Team (ALT).
ALT consists of:
The principal also participates in agency-wide leadership team meetings, school improvement planning meetings, department meetings, PLCs and special education meetings as necessary.
Duties
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.
This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).
Please provide your resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references.
Limited remote/telework options are available for this position during annual school closures.
This position is scheduled to work 11 months, with breaks during school closures.
Salary information:
$95,000 - $122,000 Annually
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) 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.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Are you able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language?
02
Are you able to communicate fluently in written English?
03
What is your preferred language?
04
Are you able to successfully pass state and federal background checks with no criminal record?
05
If offered the position with CDHY, are you able and willing to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect?
Required Question
Location : Clark County - Vancouver, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: 2025-01590
Department: Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Division: Academic
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Principal
Full-Time/Exempt (EMS II)
Vancouver, WA
This recruitment will tentatively close on March 31, 2025. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.
Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource that provides leadership and support in educational programming for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, their families, and the service providers who support them. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.
Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.
About the position:
CDHY is seeking a skilled, culturally competent school administrator to provide instructional leadership at the Washington School Deaf campus location in Vancouver, Washington. Washington School for the Deaf is an ASL-English Bilingual campus. This position reports to and works with the Director of Instruction (DOI) to plan and manage the comprehensive Pre-K to 12th grade academic program. This position requires strong teaming skills and is an integral member of the Academic Leadership Team.
The position is responsible for the supervision of the following preK-12 Academic Staff:
- Teachers of the Deaf
- School Counselors
- Librarian
- Speech Language Pathologists
- ASL Specialist Aide
Additionally, this position will be responsible for oversight of:
School Improvement Plan, Special Education Coordination Team (SECT), academic programs within the Multi-Tiered System of Support.
Teaming opportunity: This position works closely with a core group of administrators responsible for running the school: Academic Leadership Team (ALT).
ALT consists of:
- Executive Director
- Director of Instruction
- PreK-12th grade principal
- Assistant principal (Academic dean)
- Curriculum and Assessment Coordinator
- Transition Coordinator
The principal also participates in agency-wide leadership team meetings, school improvement planning meetings, department meetings, PLCs and special education meetings as necessary.
Duties
- Leadership: Supervises, directs and provides support to educational professionals to include performance management (performance expectations and evaluations), development of in-training and professional development plans, provides mentorship, coaching and consultation to educational staff members; monitor student performance data to inform instructional practices and support needs; participates in recruitment and candidate selection processes; co-leads Academic Staff and Elementary/Secondary meetings; serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Team (ALT), Special Education Coordination Team (SECT), and various committees (i.e. Safety Committee, Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Committee, and Emergency Procedures Planning Committee.) This position also serves as a member of the agency's Leadership Team (LT).
- Fiscal Management: Monitors, analyzes, and makes decisions regarding department budgets and expenditures; participates in allotment planning for fund allocation; ensures departmental compliance with accounting and ethical rules regarding state funds; may be assigned to participate on ad hoc committees (i.e. capital and minor works project teams).
- Policy and procedure: Works closely with agency leadership to research, develop and edit school policies, procedures and handbooks; provides training and response to policy compliance needs as required.
- Direct service: While not directly responsible for student behavior, the principal works closely with the assistant principal. The principal interacts with and maintains healthy relationships with students and families; participates in Individual Education Planning (IEP) activities, communicates directly with parents and guardians as needed; participates and leads activities for family and student engagement.
Qualifications
- Masters in Deaf Education, School Administration, Special Education or related field.
- At least five years of direct instruction or professional education service to Pre-K to 12th grade deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Obtain or ability to obtain Washington State Administrator (Principal) credential.
- Previous school administration experience is preferred.
- Must be able to fluently communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) and written English.
- Ability to interpret rules, regulations, laws, and other policies related to educational programming.
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet productivity standards to achieve assigned timelines and benchmarks.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership and cultural competencies:
- Strong knowledge of K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Familiarity and experience working with a deaf and hard of hearing environment with emphasis to language acquisition and deaf culture.
- Facilitation and leadership ability to lead groups of professionals to achieve strategic goals.
- Ability to influence and motivate professionals to continue to strive toward programmatic improvement.
- Ability to adapt to changing operational needs, conditions and responsibilities.
- Ability to implement change and communicate with employees to reduce concerns, address issues and provide clarity when needed.
- Ability to assist with conflict management and resolution.
- Ability to lead data-driven decision-making to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Supplemental Information
CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.
This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).
Please provide your resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references.
Limited remote/telework options are available for this position during annual school closures.
This position is scheduled to work 11 months, with breaks during school closures.
Salary information:
$95,000 - $122,000 Annually
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) 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.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Are you able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you able to communicate fluently in written English?
- Yes
- No
03
What is your preferred language?
- American Sign Language
- English
- Other
04
Are you able to successfully pass state and federal background checks with no criminal record?
- Yes
- No
05
If offered the position with CDHY, are you able and willing to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect?
- Yes
- No
Required Question