Assistant Principal, Wahluke Jr. High School Job at Sargent Rehabilitation Center
Wahluke Jr. High
Wahluke School District
Mattawa, Washington
Job Details
Job ID: 4129530
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Re-posted : May 8, 2023
Starting Date: July 1, 2023
Job Description
Wahluke
School District
#73
Mattawa
, WA
Announces
Wahluke Jr. High School Assistant Principal
Still Accepting Applications (updated March 31, 2023)
Announcement
The Board of Directors of the Wahluke School District is seeking qualified applicants to apply for Wahluke Jr. High School Assistant Principal. Applications received by February 17, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
Assignment Summary___________________
Wahluke Jr. High School, Grades 6th-8th. Building leader responsible for assisting in the broad scope of student and building issues. Provide leadership to maximize student learning. Develop and maintain positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community to build a structure of relationships so that all children have the opportunity to learn. Build, articulate, and communicate a vision of the school’s direction. Provide staff development to enhance staff abilities to meet diverse learning needs and promote staff and student recognition. Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, equitable, and effective learning environment. Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. Manages building and safety issues, student supervision schedules, and the day-to-day operation of the school. Provide and maintain accurate records and reports as required by law and district operations, student attendance, discipline, teacher supervision/evaluation, coordinate crisis/emergency school plans, shared extra-curricular supervisor, ASB oversight, student handbook. Other responsibilities to meet goals and mission of the school and district.
Wahluke Jr. High School
The Wahluke Jr. High School staff is comprised of 40 members of the certificated teaching and support staff, 21 members of the instructional support and non-instructional support staff, a district Athletic/Activity Director and a District CTE Director. Expected enrollment is 600 students. Wahluke Jr. High School provides a caring, enthusiastic, safe environment where we strive to ensure that every child has an equitable opportunity for success.
Wahluke School District
The Wahluke School District serves approximately 2,500 students in grades PreK-12. Ous mission is "Every Student, Every Day". Enrollment is expected to continue to grow. There are six schools within the District; Mattawa Elementary serves grades Prek-5, Saddle Mountain Elementary and Morris Schott Elementary Schools each serve grades K-5, Wahluke Junior High serves students in grades 6-8, Wahluke High School serves grades 9-12, and Sentinel Tech Alternative School serves 9-12. The District employs 182 certified staff members and 177 classified employees. The school campus includes 100 acres located close to the Columbia River and backed by the Saddle Mountains. The district is proud of its well maintained educational facilities, excellent learning spaces, hardworking staff, and supportive community.
The District has a rapidly growing Hispanic population, which has promoted cultural diversity and opportunities. The Wahluke District has committed itself to provide a quality educational experience for all of its students and has developed many innovative programs and initiatives to meet the needs of its diverse student populations. We are frequently complimented on how well behaved the students are and the excellent programs we have in place.
About the Community
Mattawa, and the neighboring community of Desert Aire, enjoy a rural setting in the geographic center of Yakima, Tri-Cities, Ellensburg and Moses Lake. The rural setting offers a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere. The District encompasses a diverse area of agriculture, recreation and technology. The area boasts two hydroelectric dams. It is the third largest apple growing area in the state and has gained recognition as a prime vineyard region as well. The area is proud of the ready availability of hunting, game fishing, boating, skiing and the 18-hole golf course at Desert Aire.
Programs and Opportunities in Wahluke
- All students and staff receive Chromebooks to fully integrate technology into our educational process
- Computer network and wireless capability to all workstations
- Over 25 athletic and extra-curricular opportunities
- Vocational Education program offering five areas of career tech education to approximately 230 students Gr. 7-12
- STEM programs in grades 7-12
- GEAR-UP in grades 9-12
- 21st Century Community Learning Center
- STEM programs being integrated in K-6
- Language Academy for ELL students
- Professional Learning Communities
Wahluke Jr. High School Challenges
- Ensure the academic improvement of all students.
- Retain and improve instructional staff by providing appropriate and challenging development opportunities.
- To ensure first language Spanish speaking students learn English at a level to be successful.
- Provide a safe and caring environment.
- To address the issues of cultural, social and economic diversity in a growing school district and community and ensure that every child has an equitable opportunity for success.
- Successfully implement the integration of technology in the classroom.
Qualifications & Qualities
- Principal Certification in WA State.
- Building level administrative experience or comparable experience preferred. Middle level preferred.
- Teaching experience at the elementary and middle grade levels preferred.
- Professional knowledge and skills to build a structure of relationships so all children have the opportunity to learn and achieve their potential.
- Knowledge of and capability to develop and implement programs to meet State and District academic requirements and goals.
- Must have understanding and knowledge of the characteristics of a rural, growing, diverse educational program.
- Desire to become civically engaged and live in our community.
- High level of personal energy, a positive outlook, approachable, visible, accessible, individual who demonstrates honesty, integrity, fairness and a sense of humor.
- A caring individual, who respects, values and places the academic needs of all students as the priority of the school district.
- An excellent listener and communicator who actively encourages staff, students and parents to participate in school related matters.
- Skills and ability to successfully implement and maintain a comprehensive educational technology.
- An individual with proficient skill and knowledge in using educational technology.
- Provide instructional leadership to maximize student learning.
- An educational leader who promotes success for students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
- Capable of setting direction, articulating a vision, establishing high performance expectations and gaining group acceptance of goals.
- Desire to achieve outstanding results and the task-oriented actions required for success.
- Ability to motivate and influence the thinking and behavior of others to obtain desired results.
- Competent problem solver - including analysis of data to inform decisions, making clear logical plans that people can follow.
- Self Confident - staying visibly focused, committed, and self-assured despite the challenges of department improvement efforts.
- Provide leadership in developing the necessary climate for change and growth within the school.
- Knowledge, interest, and capability of supervising and management of extra-curricular programs including athletics helpful.
- Attend trainings in and out of district that support district initiatives. Ability and willingness to attend trainings/conferences that may require distant and/or overnight travel.
- Knowledge and understanding of CEL 5D+ teaching development and evaluation. Stage 1 & 2 training preferred.
- A people developer-motivating, supporting and challenging employees.
- Experienced and willing to present effective professional development to certified and classified staff.
- Experience implementing successful instructional strategies to English language learners and understanding of ELL instructional and educational needs.
- Evidence of successful collaborative work with Administrative teammates.
- Bilingual Spanish desirable.
Contract Provisions
Placement will be on the District Principal/Administrator Salary Schedule. Contracts begin July 1st, 215 working days, 5 TRI days, ability to work twelve additional compensated days.
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision and disability offered by SEBB; Personal Days; Professional Development funds earned; AWSP membership; Cell Phone Stipend; Longevity incentive earned; employee VEBA medical contribution plan;
Application Process
Electronic application available on our website at www. wahluke.net. Questions regarding the application may be addressed to Liz Leitz, Human Resources, at (509) 932-4565, ext #3051
Applications received by February 17, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
A completed application will include the following:
- A letter of interest
- Copy of Administrative Certificate
- A completed district electronic Principal Application form.
- A Resume
- Three current letters of recommendation (one by evaluator).
- A statement that explains how the candidate’s personal and professional qualifications prepare him/her to meet the Wahluke Jr. High School desired qualifications and challenges.
To be considered, an applicant must have all materials on file.
The Wahluke School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all programs and services. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to Liz Leitz, Equity and Civil Rights at lleitz@wahluke.net, Jackson Haak, Title IX Director, at jhaak@wahluke.net, Gigi Calaway at gcalaway@wahluke.net, Section 504/ADA coordinator at (509)932-4565.
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- Job Category : Administrator > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head
Employer Description
Wahluke School District, Mattawa, WA Located in the sunny, dry, moderate climate, central part of Washington State.
The Wahluke School District serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PreK-12. Enrollment is expected to continue to grow. There are six schools within the District; Mattawa Elementary serves grades Prek-5, Saddle Mountain Elementary K-5, Morris Schott Elementary School serves K-5, Wahluke Junior High School serves students in grades 6-8, Wahluke High School serves grades 9-12, and Sentinel Tech Alternative School serves 9-12. The District employs 149 certified staff members and 126 classified employees. The school campus includes 100 acres located close to the Columbia River and backed by the Saddle Mountains. The district is proud of its innovative programs, well maintained educational facilities, excellent learning spaces, hardworking staff, and supportive community.
Schools in our district have received honors during the past years for exemplary gains in student academic achievement. Wahluke High School has been recognized as a Washington State School of Distinction.
The District has a rapidly growing Hispanic population, which has promoted cultural diversity and opportunities. The Wahluke District has committed itself to provide a quality educational experience for all of its students and has developed many innovative programs to meet the needs of its diverse student populations. We are frequently complimented on how well behaved the students are and the excellent programs we have in place.
About the Community
Mattawa, and the neighboring community of Desert Aire, enjoy a rural setting in the geographic center of Yakima, Tri-Cities, Ellensburg and Moses Lake. The rural setting offers a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere. The District encompasses a diverse area of agriculture, recreation and technology. The area boasts two hydroelectric dams. It is the third largest apple growing area in the state and has gained recognition as a prime vineyard region as well. The area is proud of the ready availability of hunting, game fishing, boating, skiing and the 18-hole golf course at Desert Aire.
Wahluke School District Goals:
The Wahluke School District serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PreK-12. Enrollment is expected to continue to grow. There are six schools within the District; Mattawa Elementary serves grades Prek-5, Saddle Mountain Elementary K-5, Morris Schott Elementary School serves K-5, Wahluke Junior High School serves students in grades 6-8, Wahluke High School serves grades 9-12, and Sentinel Tech Alternative School serves 9-12. The District employs 149 certified staff members and 126 classified employees. The school campus includes 100 acres located close to the Columbia River and backed by the Saddle Mountains. The district is proud of its innovative programs, well maintained educational facilities, excellent learning spaces, hardworking staff, and supportive community.
Schools in our district have received honors during the past years for exemplary gains in student academic achievement. Wahluke High School has been recognized as a Washington State School of Distinction.
The District has a rapidly growing Hispanic population, which has promoted cultural diversity and opportunities. The Wahluke District has committed itself to provide a quality educational experience for all of its students and has developed many innovative programs to meet the needs of its diverse student populations. We are frequently complimented on how well behaved the students are and the excellent programs we have in place.
About the Community
Mattawa, and the neighboring community of Desert Aire, enjoy a rural setting in the geographic center of Yakima, Tri-Cities, Ellensburg and Moses Lake. The rural setting offers a quality of life that is hard to find elsewhere. The District encompasses a diverse area of agriculture, recreation and technology. The area boasts two hydroelectric dams. It is the third largest apple growing area in the state and has gained recognition as a prime vineyard region as well. The area is proud of the ready availability of hunting, game fishing, boating, skiing and the 18-hole golf course at Desert Aire.
Wahluke School District Goals:
- Every student will improve their level of academic achievement.
- First language Spanish speaking students will learn English at a level to be successful.
- The District will improve the instructional staff by quality hiring, training, and retention practices.
- All resources will be managed for the greatest good for students and taxpayers.
- Engage all District and community stakeholders in strategic ways for student success.
- All students will be involved with character building activities.
- Incentive Funds can be used towards Professional Development
- Computer network and wireless capability to all workstations
- Over 25 athletic and extra-curricular opportunities
- Summer School K-12
- ECEAP, Migrant, and District funded Preschool programs currently serve approximately 90 students
- After school K-5 intramurals for academics and enrichment
- Wahluke is a 1:1 Apple District; iPads for all students and staff in enhance educational experience.
- Language Academy and Saturday School for qualifying K-5 students
- STEM program for students grades 7-12
- New Staff Mentoring Program
- Professional Learning Communities Learn more about us...
Job Requirements
- No experience required
Contact Information
Liz Leitz
411 East Saddle Mountain Drive
Mattawa, Washington 99349
Phone: (509) 932-4565
Email:
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