Teacher, Principal Assistant (One Or More) Elementary & Secondary, @Tbd. 1.0 Fte, Cont.

Description

We are recruiting for some newly opened Principal Assistant positions for various schools. Openings are at: Rogers High School, Shadle Park High School, Bryant/TEC Options School, and various Elementary Schools.

• FTE: 1.0

• HOURS PER DAY: 7

• ANTICIPATED START DATE: FALL 2024

• Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.

• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.

• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

Recognized for excellence, Spokane Public Schools is seeking outstanding Principal Assistant candidates. Successful candidates will be part of an educational system focused on developing the skills and talents of all students through rigorous learning experiences, supportive relationships, and relevant real-life applications. Further, successful candidates will be able to demonstrate ability in building relationships, managing people, driving for results, instructional leadership, organizational management, and proving success for all students. The Principal Assistant position works under the direct supervision of the Principal/Administrative team and is a non-represented special assignment position for certificated staff who wish to obtain administrative experience.

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

• Assist principal with leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school.

• Assist principal with providing and/or facilitating training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or prior academic achievement.

• Assist principal to analyze and interpret school-level data; work with staff to develop School Improvement Plans that contain strategies to improve student learning.

• Assist principal to interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations.

• Assist principal to lead diverse staff, student body, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the improvement of student learning.

• Assist principal to lead staff in the development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning.

• Assist principal to set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and student/staff needs.

• Assist principal to establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for all students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students.

• Assist principal in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of culturally competent and diverse school staff.

• Assist principal to supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned building personnel and engage staff in the development of professional growth activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning.

• Assist principal in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program.

• Assist principal to establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices, and routines.

• Assist principal to oversee the school's extracurricular program.

• Assist principal to supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building.

• Assist principal to plan and develop the school's budget with input from staff, allocate and adjust fiscal and material resources, assure timely completion of reports, and record maintenance for all school programs.

• Assist principal to provide for effective staff communication--collaborate and resolve conflicts with others.

• Work cooperatively with other administrators--advise school director and other appropriate district administrators of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program.

• Participate in district leadership trainings, PD, and assist leadership team in preparation and closing of the school year.

Qualifications

• A Washington State principals' credential preferred.

• Five years successful teaching experiences.

• Demonstrated understanding of effective instruction, assessment, and culturally responsive practices.

• Demonstrated success in leading the improvement of student learning.

• Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing a school-wide discipline plan to ensure that positive, preventative, and restorative practices are implemented with cultural sensitivity and equitable application.

• Demonstrated understanding of the change process and its relationship to current trends in current elementary education.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, scheduling, and allocating resources, reaching logical conclusions and making high-quality decisions using appropriate decision-making processes, and accepting responsibility for actions and consequences.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in using computer technologies to enhance instruction and to manage building functions.

• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment that focuses on quality results while motivating, developing, and supporting a diverse staff, encouraging continuous improvement, and working effectively as a member of a diverse team.

• Demonstrated commitment and ability to continue one's own lifelong learning, to develop talent and leadership skills in others, to provide critical feedback, and to receive critical feedback in order to maintain high standards for one's self and the organization.

• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with the ability to make clear, persuasive and engaging presentations to diverse groups.

• Demonstrated strong commitment to the principles of trust, teamwork, accessibility, problem solving and collaboration.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to work outside regular office hours as needed to accomplish tasks, provide support to building administrators, provide staff development, or meet with other constituents.

• Ability to develop budgets and manage fiscal resources.

• Knowledge of teacher evaluation and demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in K-12 public schools.

Additional Information

• Work Schedule

• Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

• Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays

• Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement (https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/314) as negotiated.

• Benefits Highlights:

• The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programadministers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

• Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

• Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

• See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/2253

• A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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