High School Principal (ALE)

POSITION Alternative High School Principal

LOCATION Dishman Hills 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 DATE 2026-2027 School Year

SUMMARY

The Dishman Hills High School Principal provides leadership aligned with the districts strategic goals and the schools personalized mastery-based and student-centered model. The principal leads a public alternative high school designed around relationships relevance rigor flexible scheduling mentoring project-based learning and multiple pathways for students to demonstrate mastery.

The principal ensures instructional excellence effective school operations strong Professional Learning Communities and a positive school climate that supports student achievement and well-being. This position includes the schools multidistrict online program and ensures compliance with applicable OSPI online learning and Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) requirements. The principal is responsible for leading the broader DHHS model including mastery-based learning mentoring student support systems data reporting technical systems grants state collaboration and continuous improvement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in supporting and advocating for the success of students with diverse needs.
• Experience leading or working in an Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) or non-traditional high school setting.
• Experience implementing personalized project-based competency-based virtual or blended learning models.
• Demonstrated success improving student outcomes through data-driven leadership and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead Dishman Hills High School in alignment with district goals school improvement priorities and the schools mission vision and core values.
• Promote a school culture grounded in belonging self-discovery personalized learning perseverance equity and high expectations for all students.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with staff to create a culture of belonging high expectations and access to learning for all students.
• Promote and sustain a safe welcoming school environment that supports students social emotional and academic success.
• Lead and sustain DHHSs mastery-based learning model including shared school wide outcomes outcome targets common rubrics multiple evidence opportunities feedback revision reassessment and mastery-based grading practices.
• Ensure grading and assessment practices reflect current student mastery.
• Support implementation of project-based learning culturally responsive and sustaining education student voice and choice and personalized learning pathways.
• Ensure compliance with Washington State ALE laws including WAC.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Written Student Learning Plans (WSLPs) for all ALE students.
• Oversee the schools multidistrict online program and ensure compliance with OSPI online learning requirements approval processes reporting expectations and district procedures.
• Monitor the accuracy of online learning and ALE-related reporting including CEDARS P223 enrollment attendance and out-of-district choice documentation.
• Lead preparation for and response to OSPI compliance reviews and ensure ALE courses and materials meet state standards and district requirements.
• Collaborate with OSPI the Washington State Board of Education district leaders and other partners related to online learning ALE mastery-based learning grants legal changes reporting and program development.
• Supervise and support staff effectively planning and delivering in-person virtual hybrid and individualized instruction.
• Oversee student support systems including attendance monitoring Student Support Team processes student logs re-engagement supports and coordinated academic behavioral and social-emotional interventions.
• Provide instructional leadership by setting high expectations aligned to district priorities state standards DHHS shared outcomes and targets and student needs.
• Lead implementation of evidence-based standards-aligned instructional practices and a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
• Use data to guide decision-making monitor student progress identify trends and support differentiated instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through teacher leadership coaching feedback and professional learning.
• Lead the continued implementation of strong Professional Learning Communities focused on curriculum alignment student data mastery-based practices Tier 1 supports whole-child learning and continuous improvement.
• Supervise evaluate and support staff using district frameworks and performance systems.
• Lead inclusive and equitable programs for students receiving special education multilingual services 504 supports and other student services.
• Engage families and community partners to support student learning engagement re-engagement and school improvement.
• Promote the schools success and serve as a visible accessible and empathetic leader.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and district leadership.
• Run analyze and communicate reports to support student intervention staff collaboration compliance grant reporting and school improvement.
• Oversee student activities and ensure compliance with district policies professional standards and labor agreements.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Washington State ALE regulations compliance requirements reporting and program documentation.
• Understanding of mastery-based practices including shared outcomes outcome targets evidence opportunities rubric-based feedback revision reassessment and grading for current mastery.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms learning management systems (LMS) and multidistrict online program requirements.
• Ability to monitor student engagement in flexible non-seat-time learning environments.
• Understanding of credit retrieval alternative pathways graduation planning and re-engagement strategies.
• Strong understanding of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and their role in school improvement.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices including data cycles and Plan-Do-Study-Act.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.
• Understanding of adult learning and strategies to build staff capacity in a specialized school model.
• Commitment to equity culturally responsive and sustaining education restorative practices and practices that close opportunity and achievement gaps.
• Ability to lead improvement through clear communication goal setting feedback and systems thinking.
• Experience supporting staff growth and accountability for results.
• Strong decision-making problem-solving project management and team-building skills.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse communities and support inclusive dialogue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students staff families district leaders state partners and community members.
• Skill in resolving conflict and building consensus.
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards including confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to change work independently and model continuous learning.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires leadership in a dynamic school environment that includes in-person virtual and hybrid learning settings. The principal works in a school office environment with frequent and extended use of computers technology systems and digital communication tools. The role requires extended and flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends to support school operations student activities and community engagement. The position involves frequent interaction with students staff families and community members and requires maintaining a visible presence throughout the school and community. The principal must manage multiple priorities respond to changing needs and use data systems to support decision-making. Travel to district meetings and professional development is also required.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendent

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: .

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