K-12 Vice Principal

The K–12 Vice Principal at Lummi Nation School serves as an instructional and administrative leader for the elementary (K–6) programs within a Washington State Tribal Education Compact and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) contract school. This role focuses primarily on grades K–6, while also providing support for 7–12 programs in collaboration with the K–12 Principal. The Vice Principal promotes social‑emotional development and positive behavior supports all students by implementing culturally responsive practices and working closely with the school leadership team.

Key responsibilities include leading K–6 instructional practices, overseeing K–12 student discipline, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. The Vice Principal uses data to guide decision-making, partners with families and staff, and supports student and staff well‑being. In the absence of the Principal, the Vice Principal assumes full administrative responsibilities for the school.

• Serve as the instructional leader for grades K–6, reporting to the Lead LNS Principal, and ensure the effective administration and safety of the school in alignment with the policies of the Lummi Nation Education Board (LNEB), and regulations from the State Board of Education, OSPI, and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
• Collaborate with the K–12 Principal to support alignment and implementation of instructional programs for grades 7–12.
• Enforce school board policies, administrative directives, and district standards to ensure consistency and compliance across all elementary operations.
• Foster a supportive and developmentally appropriate learning environment by implementing behavior expectations aligned with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and administer K–12 policies related to student behavior, attendance, and academic integrity.
• Clearly communicate behavior, attendance, and social‑emotional expectations to students, staff, and families.
• Lead and support MTSS implementation by collecting and analyzing student data to guide academic and behavioral interventions across all tiers.
• Meet bi‑weekly with support staff and intervention teams to review attendance, academic performance, and behavior data to inform individualized student support plans.
• Coordinate with counselors, interventionists, and family engagement specialists to ensure that supports meet the developmental and cultural needs of K–6 students.
• Partner with tribal and community agencies to provide wraparound services as part of a comprehensive MTSS approach.
• Manage daily administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of elementary school programs.
• Promote a physically and emotionally safe school environment through consistent implementation of safety procedures and proactive support for student and staff needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, including student support documentation, discipline logs, injury reports, and compliance records.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and professional development of certificated and classified staff, emphasizing trauma‑informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices.
• Evaluate staff performance to ensure a positive, engaging, and academically rigorous learning environment.
• Oversee support services such as meal programs, recess and lunch supervision, and academic intervention blocks to ensure alignment with student needs and MTSS structures.
• Attend and supervise after‑school and family engagement events to build relationships and promote a welcoming, inclusive school culture.
• Collaborate with families, tribal leaders, and community stakeholders to support culturally responsive instruction and holistic student development.
• Participate in teacher recruitment and selection to ensure the hiring of diverse and qualified educators who are committed to equity and early learning.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning in areas such as MTSS, instructional leadership, equity, and continuous school improvement.
• Assist the Principal in preparing and submitting…