Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal

The Mabton School District is seeking a high-energy, visionary leader ready to drive the work forward and get results for our youngest learners. We need an Elementary Principal who has the energy to make a lasting impact on students and staff, making every decision by putting students first—always.

• Certification:
  Valid WA State Teacher's certificate and valid WA State Principal's Credential.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience.
• Standards Knowledge:
  Knowledge and experience in improving student achievement based on earning standards.

• Bilingualism:
  Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred to effectively serve our community.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience;
  Principal experience preferred.
• Diverse Communities:
  Demonstrated success working with diverse and migrant populations, including English language learners (ELL) and students with special needs.
• Behavioral Systems:
  Deep understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions, including Tier 1 Core instruction and the implementation of academic and behavior Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Instructional Vision: A solid understanding of teaching and learning with experience utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher evaluation.

• Visionary & Results-Driven: A leader ready to drive the work forward, think creatively, and use collaboration to actualize ideas.
• Communication & Follow-Through:
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to share the "why" and ensure rigorous follow-through on district initiatives.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works as a cohesive team member with staff, students, patrons, and administrators to support the district philosophy.

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid WA State Teacher's certificate and valid WA State Principal's Credential
• Demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience;
  Principal experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs, think creatively, and use collaboration to actualize ideas
• Knowledge and experience in improving student achievement based on state and national learning standards, school improvement plan, and all other state requirements
• Knowledge and experience in leading Professional Learning Communities to ensure support and accountability for all staff and students
• Knowledge and experience in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including the use of both academic and behavior Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse student populations, including students in alternative settings, special needs, English language learners (ELL), and highly capable students
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and successfully with staff, students, patrons, and administrators
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in supervision and evaluation of staff; preference for prior experience utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and work well under pressure
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Support and communicate district philosophy
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to enhance instruction and classroom and school management
• Strong administrative skills including supervision, budgeting, planning, organization, and goal-setting skills appropriate to manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively, utilize existing resources, engage in shared decision making, take timely action using sound judgment, and solve problems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides strong executive leadership by actively supporting the Superintendent and Board of Directors' goals and initiatives, and participating as an engaged member of the leadership team.
• Promotes and communicates the District's mission, vision, and goals by effectively communicating support service efforts across the district to various stakeholders to ensure an excellent customer service environment; clearly and succinctly communicates district information to community stakeholders.
• Provide strong…