Principal - 2024-25 SY

Principal

Academic SY: 2024-2025

Report to: Chief Academic Officer

Location: Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA

Compensation

This is a full-time, salaried position working 40 hours/ a week with an annual salary range of $129,842-$155,173. Because of our strong commitment to equity and growth, Impact does not negotiate salaries. Salaries are determined based on years of experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time;

• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances;

• Retirement account with employer contributions;

• Free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program;

In This Position, You Will Be Responsible For:

As the instructional and cultural leader of the school, you will establish and drive the vision and direction of the school in partnership with home office leaders. You are the school based expert on instruction and operations. As the principal, you will serve as a role model and build a community to uphold a positive culture focused on high expectations and growth for all students.

3 Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive the academic vision to improve student achievement and growth through data-driven planning, coaching, and professional development.

• Develop the school's cultural vision including expectations, values, climate and restorative practices. Serve as a role model and motivator.

• Build partnerships to engage families and community members in the school's vision. Promote the school brand.
  3 Key Administrative Responsibilities:

• Human Resources & Talent Development: In partnership with Impact's Talent and HR team, recruit, develop, and retain highly effective teachers and staff. Collaborate with the Talent and HR team on HR functions such as hiring, evaluations, training, coaching and promoting teacher leadership opportunities.

• Operations: In partnership with the Director of School operations and Impact's home office operations team, manage budgets, facilities, schedules, safety, and other school operations efficiently.

• Finance: In partnership with Impact's Finance team, oversee school finances responsibly, equitably, and ethically. Manage resources to support the instructional model.

Key Skills and Characteristics:

• Strategic Vision and Direction-Setting: Ability to collaboratively establish and communicate a compelling vision for the future of teaching and learning that motivates and inspires stakeholders.

• Instructional Leadership: Expertise in pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evidence-based practices to improve instruction and achievement. Ability to develop teachers' capabilities.

• Influencing and Relationship-Building: Skills to influence diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and promote collaboration around the school vision.

• Organization and Management: Strong planning, organization, and resource management skills to lead efficient, equitable, and ethical school operations.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex situations and propose creative solutions that uphold the school's vision and values.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to data-informed evaluation and ongoing improvement to reach the school's goals and vision for students.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience, preferably at the elementary school level, with a history of success improving scholar achievement

• Prior administrative experience as an Assistant Principal or Principal

• A valid Washington State Administrative Credential or comparable out of state credential which is transferable to WA

• Passion for equity and gap closing teaching experience with proven record of student growth

License/Certification

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a CPR certification

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Non negotiables

• Provide academic transcript

• Must pass a fingerprint and background check

• Complete safeschools trainings

Selection Process

Apply using this link here > Submit Resume, Cover Letter and Reference > Phone Screen > In person or Virtual Final Interview > Offer

Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click here to review Impact's Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools (viewable document update in real time)

Non-Discrimination Statements

Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Click here to review Impact's designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact's schools (viewable document update in real time)