Middle School Principal

Responsibilities

• Continue to guide school transformation in the Middle School.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective school climate that creates a learning environment sensitive to diverse socioeconomic groups.
• Maintain a strong standard of discipline while still fostering a relationship with students.
• Facilitate, plan, organize and implement educational programs, including in-service and instructional opportunities for staff.
• Fairly evaluate staff with the TPEP.
• Positively resolve conflict and build consensus.
• Encourage and empower staff to think creatively and explore innovative solutions.
• Organize building space and schedule to facilitate needs of staff, students, and community.
• Oversee student management, attendance and school safety programs.
• Assist in budget responsibility for Building and ASB budgets and expenditure approvals.
• Facilitate the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the District.
• Share district‑wide activity supervision coverage and participate in community civic organizations.
• Bring a fun, competitive spirit and actively participate in school activities and competitions, fostering camaraderie with staff and students.
• Perform other district‑wide administrative duties as needed or assigned.

• Master's degree and valid Washington State principal and teacher certificates.
• Ability to structure time and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Successful fingerprint/background check.

• Ability to model principles of self‑awareness, reflective practice, transparency and ethical behavior.
• Skill at facilitating team‑oriented behavior.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with students, staff and community members.
• Strong instructional leadership skills with a knowledge and understanding of current educational issues.
• Ability to involve staff in decision‑making while confidently taking a stand and making difficult choices when necessary.
• Experience and/or training in areas of technology usage in education.
• Knowledgeable in current curriculum and school restructuring issues.
• Ability to foster a welcoming and inclusive school environment by actively engaging with students, staff, and community members, and building strong partnerships with local organizations to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement.
• Working knowledge of Special Education law.
• Successful experience managing human and fiscal resources.
• Experience using IXL and Skyward.
• Experience with CEL5D Instructional Framework.