Description
Purpose Statement:
The Deer Park High School assistant principal serves as a student-centered and highly collaborative leader, capable of effectively communicating and further developing the school’s vision and goals. The assistant principal provides strong instructional leadership and offers encouragement and support to grade level/content area teams as they use the PLC framework to identify and close gaps in learning for every student we serve. The assistant principal will report directly to the high school principal.
Essential Functions:
Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff
Establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment for all
Providing for school safety
Leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan for accelerating student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements
Assisting instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals
Developing and leading school-based teams in the improvement of instructional and procedural practices
Designing and leading professional development programs that meet the needs of staff and students
Monitoring, assisting, and evaluating effective instruction and assessment practices
Managing both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities
Partnering with the school community to promote student learning
Developing and modeling positive student behavior and discipline approaches
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all constituencies
Visible and supportive of all curricular and extra-curricular programs
Collaborates and works in alignment with the school administrative team
Models and delivers effective communication and positive interpersonal skills with all constituencies.
Visible and supportive of all curricular and extra-curricular programs
Other duties as assigned in support of the school community
Requirements
Qualifications
Must possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Administrative credential
Master’s Degree required
Five years of successful teaching experience, preferred
CTE experience and knowledge, preferred
Leadership experience, preferred
ALE programs experience and knowledge, preferred
Training and/or experience working with students with a variety of educational abilities, backgrounds, skills, and cultures.
Knowledge
Current experience, knowledge, and commitment to the needs of children, young adults, and/or maturing adolescents
Demonstrated understanding of TPEP processes and goals
Skills
Provides positive, collaborative, and visionary leadership to staff, students, and the community
Builds, creates, and maintains a culture that fosters collaborative relationships with students, staff, and the community
Models and practices exemplify professionalism
Expresses and communicates ideas clearly for different audiences in oral presentation and in written communication
Ability to provide appropriate and innovative supervision and leadership to the instructional program
Ability to seek relevant and current data, as well as analyze and research complex information
Ability to reach logical conclusions, make high-quality decisions, and set priorities
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
Successful experience involving others in solving problems, guiding them to accomplishment, and managing conflict in a positive and professional manner
Successful experience as a strong facilitator and skilled at group process; a positive attitude and a sense of collegiality
Successful experience in leading discussions and facilitating meetings
Successful experience and leadership in the PBIS, SEL, and/or Restorative Practices model
