Assistant Principal - Gray Middle School
Assistant Principal - Gray Middle School
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Job Description
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date:July 1 2025
FTE: 1.0
Salary Level:$167986 $189950 DOE
Benefits:This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
Additional Information: This vacancy is posted as open until filled with a first consideration date of Thursday February 27 2025.
Requires BOTH a valid WA state teacher/ESA certificate AND a valid WA state Principal certificate.Examples Of Duties
This position assists the principal in providing leadership through a responsive and dynamic educational program so that all students will acquire the knowledge skills values and attitudes to lead selfsufficient welladjusted healthy productive and socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assists in supervising evaluating and facilitating the improvement of the instructional and guidance programs of the building.
2. Supervises and evaluates assigned building personnel; develops appropriate recommendations for staff which may involve staff development placement dismissal or reassignment in conjunction with the appropriate district staff; collaborates with institutions of higher learning in training of teachers.
3. Promotes the school and the district with staff students families and the community; responsible for student welfare and strong student family and community relationships; exercises good judgment in dealings with students staff parents community members and agencies and the press.
4. Supervises the Student Management Program and administers discipline to students; supervises students in lunchroom in hallways on school grounds and in any program held at the school under school district sanction; provides leadership and direction to assist the principal in emergency situations.
5. Participates in formulation interpretation and of the policies and regulations of the district and the State Board of Education.
6. Assists in student placement.
7. Coordinates activities and calendar of the assigned school with activities of other schools in the district.
8. Prepares reports and maintains current records as required; analyzes and utilizes the data to lead program improvement within the building.
9. Supervises school safety program; coordinates periodic drills for fire air raid and earthquake to ensure compliance with district state and federal regulations.
10. Participates at staff meetings and inservice training programs sponsored by the principal and/or the district; maintains and updates knowledge and skill necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
11. Maintains a high standard of ethics in all professional relationships actions and decisions.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
2. Performs related duties as assigned on a temporary basis.
3. Regular reliable predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
Exposed to and may be required to defuse difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; required to attend meetings and activities beyond regular work hours; required to travel within the district and the community; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds bend squat stoop kneel crouch walk twist climb and/or be mobile.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Masters degree with successful teaching experience at the desired level and/or successful administrative experience; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge skills and ability required to perform the work.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
Valid Washington State Principals
Certificate at appropriate level.Washington drivers license and access to personal transportation.
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.Knowledge of technology related to public schools.
S as an effective communicator mediator and problem solver.
Ability to lead the development of a building mission and achievement of stated educational goals.
Ability to provide energetic positive visible and creative leadership.
Ability to implement change.Ability to research and write grant proposals.
Ability to work as part of a team.Ability to demonstrate reasonable reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to motivate discipline and interact with students in an equitable and productive manner.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to model and encourage excellence for staff and students.
Ability to develop community and parental support for all aspects of the schools program.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural diverse socioeconomic setting
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
