Executive Director for Elementary Schools

First Consideration: February 2 2026

FTE: 1.0

*Salary Wage Range:$196333/yr - $241090/yr

Hours per Day:8.0

Days per Year:260

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm

Work Calendar:July 1 - June 30

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Classification Level:
Executive Director for Non-Represented H

Elementary Schools (Zone 1 or 2)

Reports to: Working Title:
Deputy Superintendent

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under the general supervision and direction of the Deputy Superintendent the focus for this position will be on working with school principals to support their work with teachers support staff parents and others in the community to create learning communities that maximize the personal creative and academic performance of students and adults. This position directly supervises all elementary principals along with an administrative secretary. This position is a part of the Administrative Leadership Team and serves on the Superintendents Council.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program and Instruction

• Model educational excellence and equity in District programs using District performance outcomes for all students.
• Create and maintain a positive focus on the needs of all children in all areas of school operations.
• Promote and facilitate the development of program alignment with learning goals kindergarten through high-school graduation.
• Identify other duties of the position which will aid in the attainment of a high quality education for all students prescribe and perform those duties as necessary and consult with the deputy superintendent colleagues and others as necessary to achieve success for all concerned.
• Assist in developing and supporting District and school level in-service/staff development initiatives.
• Preview and monitor school plans to ensure delivery of program outcomes that meet District goals.
• Review and monitor school data for continued district improvement (e.g. discipline attendance enrollment waivers grades retention eligibility special education compliance Becca Bill Z-codes and grants).
• Ensure that the district-established site based management process is implemented and evaluated in each school.
• Develop and maintain clear communication with and among schools.
• Ensure the District discipline policy is implemented and maintained in schools.
• Oversee the process of educational reform and restructuring at the building level.
• Recommend prepare and monitor policies and procedures in the area of building administration site based management etc.
• Develop and maintain clear communication with District support staff to ensure effective service to schools.

Personnel and Evaluation

• Supervise and evaluate principals.
• On behalf of the Superintendent leads the selection orientation and evaluation of new Building Administrators.
• Provide support and guidance for the selection of instructional and support staff.
• Create develop and conduct new Principal orientation. Organize and run support groups for new Principals to foster District philosophies and values while promoting group camaraderie.
• Organize and conduct Principal meetings and retreats.
• Oversee the administration of the Principal Academy for effective professional development of principals to meet District educational goals.
• Coordinate administrative internship programs and administrators in-service.
• Promote effective relationships with staff at all levels of the organization.

General Administration and Leadership

• Serves as a council advisor to the Superintendent.
• Serve as task group leader for general administrative projects as directed.
• Represents Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent on general administrative/instructional program matters as directed.
• Organize and conduct Board presentations. Monitor the Board Briefs that come from schools.
• Oversee the planning preparation and monitoring of elementary school operating budgets in conjunction with school principals. Provide assistance with analysis of staffing and personnel budgeting needs. Provide approval on all purchase order and travel requests for area of responsibility. Monitor the professional development budgets.

Public and Staff Relations

• Assist schools with the development and implementation of parent involvement strategies school/business partnerships and securing and maintaining community involvement.
• Reconcile conflicts and differences among staff students parents and community members with a focus on the Districts mission.
• Actively participate in community meetings and events including Fort Lewis McChord and the City of Lakewood.
• Assist with maintaining an effective public information program.
• Assist with securing community and staff involvement when appropriate in establishing and implementing district objectives and programs.

Professional Preparation and Scholarship

• Continue professional study and activity.
• Use current knowledge to address educational and administrative matters.
• Effort Toward Improvement When Needed
• Respond positively to suggestions for professional improvement.
• Modify own behavior on the basis of self-appraisal.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Masters degree in educational administration or appropriate related field; earned doctorate preferred.
• Successful experience as a principal or K-12 district level supervisor director or executive director.
• Successful leadership experience in public school administration and supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people.
• Experience understanding and sensitivity in working in a multi-cultural and ethnically diverse school surroundings with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups in the community and school environment evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the essential functions.
• Experience working with K-12 curriculum issues and demonstrated working knowledge of standardized testing and the design and implementation of alternative assessment.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws relating to K-12 education administration.
• Demonstrated increasingly responsible successful leadership experience in complex school organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of the educational process at the school level school leadership and research in educational performance standards.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports division materials and correspondence.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize set priorities and coordinate activities.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop administer and monitor budgets.
• Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with the community administrators staff labor leaders outside agencies and the public.
• Ability to develop and evaluate viable programs to meet District needs.
• Ability to interact positively with students professional associates and patrons of the district.
• Knowledge of current curriculum methods and materials used in all instructional programs.
• Ability to provide leadership and use problem-solving models.
• Knowledge of alternative education service delivery models.
• Knowledge of program development including assessment strategies.
• Knowledge of effective evaluative techniques applied to program models tests and techniques of statistical measurement.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities and assigned tasks for efficient use of time.

Certification and Licenses

• Current Washington State Administrator certificate
• Ability to gain access to Joint Base Lew-McChord in compliance with the REAL ID Act.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment. Required to attend frequent extra-hour meetings e.g. collective bargaining sessions School Board and management meetings. Required to travel to various schools and community sites. Some out-of-state travel may be required to attend conferences or represent district. Requires exposure to distraught angry or hostile individuals. Represents the District on potentially controversial or sensitive matters. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms and listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Ability to see hear speak walk sit stand crouch and reach. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Dexterity of fingers and hands to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.

FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Non Represented

JOB CLASS: Executive WORK YEAR: 260 Days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

INSURANCE BENEFITS

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems website.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Click on the linkhttps:// information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Experience:

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