ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS – ELEMENTARY

MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: The Assistant Principal position is for the 2024-2025 school year and contracts start July 1, 2024.

We invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Principal-Manchester Elementary School. If you share our commitment to dynamic and quality leadership, we’d like to hear from you!

Education and Experience:

• Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate;
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field;
• Academic background in staff supervision, staff development, and curriculum instruction;
• Experience with trauma-informed practices;
• Experience with supporting diverse student populations;
• Leadership experience with special education programs preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years successful elementary school teaching or support experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional leadership and guidance for the elementary school program;
• Be an effective leader and a strong advocate for the District goals and vision;
• Operate with genuine concern for the welfare of all students, staff, parents, and the community;
• Make connections with a focus on building relationships with all students and staff;
• Participate in the selection and the continued professional growth of all staff;
• Subscribe to a shared decision-making model;
• Implement, manage, and continually improve our school-wide behavior management system;
• Commit to building a partnership with parents and the community;
• Promote and support multicultural activities and programs for staff, students, and the community;
• Promote and support a collaborative school culture;
• Support the development of a school community that embraces the opportunity to successfully educate all children;
• Maintain an open-door policy for parents, students, staff, and community.

Skills and Abilities:

• Facilitate diverse groups in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and instructional programs;
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of groups and persons with both similar and differing agendas;
• Effectively supervise and evaluate assigned staff;
• Encourage excellence in all students, with a strong focus on student achievement;
• Provide positive, energetic, and creative leadership;
• Effectively manage student discipline, as well as taking time to recognize excellent performers;
• Assist staff in matters of discipline, and in communications with parents, other staff, and community agencies/groups, and community businesses;
• Work collaboratively with school personnel to ensure a safe learning and working environment;
• Active experience in the coordination of special education programs and procedures, including IEPs and transition activities for elementary students.

Competencies:

• Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

• Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

• Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

• Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

• Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background clearance

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week;
• Completed online application (with supporting documents);
• Excellent punctuality and attendance record;
• Outstanding professional references.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting, some walking, and standing. Substantial telephone and in-person contact require the ability to communicate effectively

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations, a generally hazard free environment, and in varying atmospheric conditions. Work environments during outreach events may include businesses, school districts, and industry worksites.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application. 

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators. 

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or email skjobs@skschools.org

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org  

Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House       
OSS Director
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-3648
house@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities.  For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.