West Valley High School Principal
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POSITION Principal
LOCATION West Valley High School
FTE 1.0
DAYS/YEAR215
CONTRACTContinuing
SALARYPer theWVPA Salary Schedule
- Dependent on verified education and experience
- Prorated for partial FTE positions
- Additional compensation and benefits as outlined in theWVPA CBA
- Placementaccording to experience in WVPA group
- Pay is annualized over 12 months
JOB TYPE Exempt
UNION/CONTRACT West Valley Principals Association(WVPA)
START DATE2025-2026 School Year
SUMMARY
The Principal of West Valley High School provides leadership aligned with the districts strategic goals. The principal ensures instructional excellence effective school operations and a positive climate that prioritizes student achievement and well-being. The principal plays a critical role in fostering effective Professional Learning Community structures that prioritize collaboration data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement that improve outcomes for all students.
ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish interdependent collaborative relationships with staff to ensure an educational environment that
promotes a sense of belonging and access to high levels of learning for all students. - Lead and support a school and work culture that values all people and their contributions to the school
community. - Create and maintain a safe and welcoming school environment that promotes the social emotional and academic
success of all students. - Establish and promote a mission and vision focused on shared goals high expectations and continuous
improvement for all students. - Provide visionary instructional leadership by setting high expectations for teaching and learning aligned to district
priorities and student needs. - Lead the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and ensure alignment with state standards and
school improvement goals. - Use data to guide decision-making monitor student progress and support differentiated instruction that meets
the needs of all learners. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing ongoing feedback coaching and professional learning
tailored to individual and team growth. - Cultivate teacher leadership by creating opportunities for staff to lead professional development facilitate
Professional Learning Communities and participate in shared decision-making. - Lead and support implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum that provides rigorous standards-based
curriculum aligned with district and state expectations. - Utilize relevant data to drive strategic planning instructional improvement and targeted student support through
the development and monitoring of a School Improvement Plan and Professional Learning Community structure. - Lead inclusive and equitable programming for students receiving special education and multilingual learning
services. - Monitor support and provide actionable feedback to teachers using the Districts instructional framework and
coaching models. - Provide professional development and evaluation using performance frameworks that recognize excellence and
areas for growth. - Engage families and the broader community to foster partnerships that enhance student learning and school
improvement. - Promote the successes of the school and act as a visible and accessible leader within the community.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Collaborate with District Administrators regularly on the overall operation of the high school.
- Supervise and oversee the coordination of student activities and athletics.
- Uphold district policies professional conduct standards and labor agreements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Washington State K-12 Principal Certification or the ability to obtain one no later than the first working day.
- Masters Degree with a major in educational administration or education leadership.
- Three years of successful credentialed experience at the secondary level.
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
- Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Deep understanding of Professional Learning Community (PLC) principles and their application to schoolwide improvement.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement models (e.g. Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles) and their use in driving instructional change.
- Familiarity with effective data analysis practices to inform instruction monitor student learning and improve student outcomes.
- Understanding of adult learning theory and best practices for building staff capacity through collaboration and shared leadership.
- Awareness of equity-centered leadership practices and strategies to close achievement and opportunity gaps.
- Understanding of standards-based curriculum effective instructional strategies and assessment practices.
- Ability to design and implement school schedules that support collaboration embed extra time and support for students and maximize learning.
- Proven ability to lead for improvement through effective communication goal setting and feedback.
- Experience creating systems for staff growth and holding staff accountable for results.
- Strong decision-making conflict resolution and team-building capabilities.
- Skill in building relationships across diverse communities and leading discussions that promote cultural awareness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to foster strong respectful relationships with students staff families and community members.
- Experience resolving conflicts and building consensus in collaborative settings.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards including confidentiality and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently adapt to change and model continuous learning.
- Understand and apply systems thinking to complex school environments to promote sustained improvement.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Superintendent/AssistantSuperintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and work yearare determined by thenegotiated agreement and the needs of the District.
Verification of identity and United States work authorizationmust becompleted before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HEALTHCARE BENEFITS -Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31WAChave access to medical dental vision supplemental life and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).
RETIREMENT -All regular non-substitute employeesare enrolledin a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
SICK LEAVE -All regular non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (proratedbased on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave perRCW49.46.210.
PAID TIME OFF -All regular non-substitute employees receive paid time off including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies bypositionand work year. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedulefor details.
OTHER BENEFITS
Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending onposition& work year). Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedulefor details.
Employeesmay beeligible forVEBAincluding monthlyaccrualand/or sick leave conversion. Benefits arepositionspecific. Refer to the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedulefor details.
West Valley School District 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 employeeshave been designatedto handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl 2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .Section 504 Coordinator Dan Andrews2805 N Argonne Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99212 Phone: .
Employment Type
Full-Time
