Our District:
The Snohomish School District, the 19th largest district in Washington State, serves approximately 10,000 students in grades K through 12. The district consists of two high schools, two middle schools, ten elementary schools, a preschool, an alternative learning program for secondary students, and a cooperative program for home-school families. Our community is known for coming together to support education and our students. We are a district committed to exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is successful. We gather community input and involve parents and employees in decisions.
Our Community:
Snohomish is situated in the heart of the Puget Sound region of Washington state – one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the state. We are ideally situated between the beautiful Cascade Mountains to the east and the Puget Sound to the west. Snohomish offers the balanced lifestyle of a family-oriented small town with easy access to the urban amenities of the west coast.
Salary Range: $142,390 to $146,040 (2021-22 salary schedule, dependent on experience)
Benefits: Medical, life and other insurances are available from State approved plans
Work Year: July 1 to June 30—12 month work year, including 13 holidays and 26 vacation days.
*Important update: Effective with the Governor’s mandate released August 18, 2021 it is a requirement for all K-12school employees to have proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or an approved medical or religious exemption. Employees must provide evidence of such upon hire.
Education and Experience:
Possess, or be eligible for, Washington State Principal Certificate
Experience as an administrative intern, assistant principal, or Dean of Students
A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level
Experience working collaboratively with staff, students and families to develop a positive learning environment
Experience implementing student learning improvement efforts in an elementary school
Performance Criteria:
The successful assistant principal candidate:
Cultivates a culture of achievement in all facets of the school community.
Engages staff in the development and implementation of learning improvement and professional development priorities.
Builds capacity in self and staff to explore a wide range of evidence of student learning and growth.
Addresses difficult issues with students, parents and staff in a compassionate, collaborative manner.
Supports teacher leaders in their efforts to engage in learning-focused conversations.
Supports the development of clear school-wide behavioral expectations and reinforces those through holistic disciplinary practices.
Cultivates a welcoming and inclusive environment at the school and in classrooms.
Facilitates and supports improvement efforts at the school that are built upon professional development, feedback, collaboration and reflection.
Demonstrates knowledge of best practices in instruction and assessment and provides staff access to research and resources in relevant areas.
Understand how to support the alignment of curriculum , instruction and assessment to state standards.
Supports staff in the use of purposeful, engaging instructional practices.
Empowers parents in meaningful ways as partners in student learning.
Evaluates the work of building staff—classified, certificated, and any assigned specialists..
Consistently recruits and hires effective staff members who advance the vision of the school and district.
Interacts with administrative colleagues collaboratively and in ways that support the improvement of the District as a whole.
Effectively communicates with stakeholders in a manner that is inviting and supportive.
Performs such other tasks as directed.
Integrate and support special programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrates success in human relations, leadership and facilitating collaboration
Demonstrates thoughtful and reflective judgment in decision making
Demonstrates the ability to function as a member of a team
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Skills in effective decision making, problem solving and group facilitation
Skills in interpersonal relations, oral and written communications, with evidence of ability to utilize appropriate skills for effective conflict resolution
Skilled in program supervision, development and evaluation
Ability to listen to diverse opinions
Ability to complete Danielson evaluation training upon hire
Ability to interact positively and confidentially with students, staff, parents, business and community
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, district leadership, labor groups, and community
Ability to engage with others and utilize creative problem solving
Ability and effectiveness in leading and developing people
Ability to follow District policies, procedures, and protocols
Ability to exercise sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities as well as with individuals of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Application Procedure:
Applicants must apply through our online application program and upload the required supporting documents. Complete instructions are online with a checklist of the documents you need to submit. Only complete applications will be considered.
A letter of application, not to exceed two pages addressing the Performance Criteria section of this brochure
A current resume
Five (5) completed Administrative Confidential Reference Forms which will be completed electronically by your references. Applicants will email the forms through the application program to their references to be completed.
Three (3) letters of reference
Complete transcripts
Copy of Washington State Administrator’s Certificate
Planned Selection Timeline:
Invitation to Apply: March 22, 2022
Screening To Begin: April 5, 2022 open until filled
For Job Posting Information:
HRS Office 360-563-7233
Website www.sno.wednet.edu
Email human.resources@sno.wednet.edu