HomeLink Assistant Principal

Location: Deer Park

Deer Park School District #414

Position:
Assistant Principal

Days: 203 Days

Location:
Home Link - Parent Partnership/Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) Program
Deer Park, WA

Mission Statement:

Home Link is a Parent Partnership Program in the Deer Park School District, dedicated to serving the needs of families who have chosen to be their children's primary educators. Our goal is to support - not to replace - the instruction done in the home. We believe that by drawing on the strengths and resources of both home and public school, we can offer an education that combines the best of both worlds.

We will strive to give Our Best for Every Family's Best.

Position Overview:

Deer Park Home Link is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Principal to join our innovative ALE program. This role is integral in supporting students, families, admin, and staff in maintaining a flexible, personalized learning environment. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Washington State Administrative Certification and possess a strong background in alternative learning environments, specifically Parent Partnerships, Career and Technical Education (CTE), school counseling, engaging young learners and their parents, and high school graduation pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Administration:
• Collaborates with the principal to provide visionary leadership for the Parent Partnership/ALE program, ensuring alignment with state laws and district policies.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the program, including support of staff and support for students and families.
• Oversees and ensures program compliance with ALE regulations, including the student information system, student learning plans, and accountability metrics, etc.
• Partners with parents and staff to promote student learning
• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for families, students, and staff.
• Supports the development and sustainability of the vision and mission of the Deer Park School District and Home Link program.
• Engages in essential conversations and collaborative processes that support the improvement of the district and the Home Link program.
• Provides for program safety, including the physical, social-emotional, and intellectual safety of students, families, and staff.
• Utilizes a variety of data to support the principal in leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan to support families and students. This includes the support of analyzing and interpreting the data to support school/program improvement efforts.
• Supports the staff and families in providing a variety of curriculum resources aligned with student learning plans.
• Supports the principal in ensuring alignment across the system as it relates to student learning plans, family engagement and learning, and student and family support.
• Actively participates as part of the district administration team to support and further district goals and initiatives.
• Effectively supervises and evaluates both certificated and classified staff as designated by the principal of Home Link.
• Manages the fiscal resources, human resources, and staff assignments as directed by the principal of Home Link.
• Effectively partners, collaborates, and communicates with the Home Link principal, staff, families, and students to support the growth and learning of students.
• Identifies opportunity and achievement gaps for students and families through analysis of data, develops a plan to address barriers, and implements and monitors a plan to close the gaps.
• Partners with the Home Link Principal and schedulers in the formation of the enrichment class schedule.
• Supports Home Link principal and staff in the management of student conduct.
• Specific duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Home Link program

Staff Support & Development:

• Supports consultants in their work with students and parents to design personalized learning plans that align with K-12 educational goals and graduation pathways.
• Supports the vision and implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiatives to expand student opportunities and readiness for post-secondary paths.
• Supports programs that will guide families that are new to homeschooling.
• Knowledgeable of the unique needs of students both in their early years of learning as well as nearing graduation.
• Familiar with policies, procedures, and laws surrounding Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB), special education, and student discipline.

Data & Systems Management:

• Effectively utilizes School Data System (SDS) and ALEx platforms to track attendance, student progress, and compliance.
• Ensures accurate reporting of student data, including CEDARS course codes and other state reporting requirements.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build strong partnerships with families, community members, and staff to promote a positive and inclusive school culture.
• Work with the building principal to provide ongoing professional development and support for…