Principal, Education Administration

Additional Position Information

NOW HIRING FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR: PRINCIPAL AT PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Peninsula School District is seeking an outstanding Principal who is a strong instructional leader, who demonstrates intellectual curiosity, brings a growth mindset, cultivates a school culture where all students and staff feel valued and included, and has a passion for helping students and staff succeed through building culture and community. The Principal promotes the educational development of each student, performs administrative duties including the supervision and evaluation of staff, coordinates instructional programs, and maintains responsibility for other administrative duties as assigned.

This person will also work with district administration to articulate the district's strategic plan and provide visionary leadership necessary to attain goals. Please see attached job description for complete details.

PREFERRED

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum three (3) years prior successful teaching experience.

* Minimum five (5) years of school leadership experience

* Experience & knowledge in Washington State Assessments / the Common Core.

* Successful experience in secondary school leadership.

* Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field, preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

* Valid Washington State Administrator's Certificate with Principal's Endorsement, required.

* Valid Washington State Driver's License or evidence of mobility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* An unwavering belief that ALL students can learn at high levels.

* Ability to build a strong, student-centered culture and climate.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff

* Develop manageable systems that facilitate meaningful data use in instruction

* Promote proactive community involvement rather than reactive responses

* Relationship builder with all stakeholders: students, staff, parents, community

* Ability to establish strong systems of support for struggling students.

* Understanding of high school systems and programs and how to improve them.

* Skill in instructional leadership and mentoring

* Ability to guide and promote growth of others.

* Ability to resolve conflicts and solve complex problems.

* Ability to research and implement effective educational practices.

* Ability to be firm, fair, consistent, flexible, and creative.

* Ability to facilitate successful implementation of the critical standards and skills in the teaching and learning process.

* Understanding of child development and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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 in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at  or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

* Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator:

* Title IX Compliance Coordinator:

* 504 Compliance Coordinator:

* ADA Compliance Coordinator:

Conditions of Employment

* Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?

* Do you have a valid Washington State Administrative certificate, with appropriate endorsements for this administrative assignment? (If no, will you have the certificate by the time the position is anticipated to begin?)

* Will you submit to a criminal history background check?

* Salary placement determination is dependent upon your previous experience. Are you willing to move forward with this position, knowing the salary placement would not be known until those verifications are received?

* Upon employment, can you provide an official copy of your transcript(s) and certification?

* Do you certify the answers given herin are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?

Additional Application Steps

ADMINISTRATOR APPLICATION STEPS:

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. Please complete all of the steps in the online application form so that we may fully consider you for employment. We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District, and will give time and care to review your materials. Additionally, the following REQUIRED attachments need to be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

ATTACHMENTS:

* CERTIFICATES:
Attach a copy of your valid Washington State Certificate, with appropriate endorsement(s) and/or licences. If you have not yet completed the process of obtaining the appropriate Washington State credential,…