Description

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL- MANCHESTER

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent, Teaching & Learning
Bargaining Unit: SKAP
Department: Admin-Principal
Salary Schedule SKAP CBA
Employment Type: Certificated Admin
Salary Range: $168,637-$177,560 25-26 Salary Schedule
FLSA Status: Hourly
Adopted Date: February 2020
Hours per Day: 8.0
Revised Date: February 2020
Days per Year: 248 (+12 Holidays) = 260

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

Manchester Mission Statement:

Manchester Elementary staff, in partnership with our community, is dedicated to cultivating the whole child in an environment that promotes belonging and life-long learning by building meaningful relationships, practicing fidelity to the curriculum, utilizing school-wide language, integrating Habits of Mind and Growth Mindset, and developing organizational strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Instructional leadership by establishing a common vision and ensuring consistency of program implementation;
Be an effective leader and a strong advocate for our district and building goals and programs;
Create a culture of learning by monitoring and evaluating instruction and participating in student learning;
Establish and maintain a positive and welcoming school environment for staff, students, families and our community;
Operate with genuine concern for the welfare of all students, staff, parents and the community;
Subscribe to a shared decision-making model;
Participate in the selection and continued professional growth of all staff;
Commit to building a partnership with staff, parents and the community;
Promote and support multicultural activities and programs for staff, students and the community;
Advocate for the unique needs of the Manchester family;
Maintain an open-door environment/policy for parents, students, staff and the community;
Promote the District Vision: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders, today;
Promote social emotional and behavioral wellness with students, staff and the community;
Commit to a school-wide positive behavior system.

The individual selected as the Principal of Manchester Elementary will have successfully demonstrated the ability to: 

Facilitate a weekly collaboration model, using the Dufour model of Professional Learning Communities;
Promote and model a positive, student-centered building climate;
Develop, communicate, and model clear expectations;
Design and implement a school-wide intervention model to support students;
Be open to new and innovative strategies and solution oriented;
Be a skilled communicator and foster effective communication among students, staff, parents, and the community;
Participate in and support professional shared decision making;
Be current on educational and instructional research;
Evaluate and nurture certificated and classified staff who are well educated in their areas of expertise;
Enthusiastically support a broad range of curriculum and teaching models as they relate to a diverse student population;
Participate in continual professional development.
Professional Qualifications

Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate;
Master’s degree in educational administration or related field;
Minimum of five (5) years successful elementary school teaching or support experience preferred;
Academic background in staff supervision, staff development, and curriculum instruction;
Leadership experience with special education programs preferred;
A Doctorate is compensated an additional stipend of $2,500.00
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, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide 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. Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting.  Your online application and required materials must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position. 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, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer 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:
Cristin Blaskowitz,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3625
blaskowitz@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Monica Zuber,
Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
zuber@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.

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.