Description

Central Kitsap School District is seeking equity-focused leaders who inspire staff to create hope and
resiliency for our students and staff. As an educational leader in CK, you will have the responsibility to
make a profound and lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students and staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively promote and support the District’s vision, mission, and initiatives at the District and site
  level.
• Assist to develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous
  student and staff learning leading to increased student achievement.
• Promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program improvement plans focused
  on student achievement while effectively addressing and reducing achievement gaps using relevant
  data and research-based practices.
• Assist to direct, supervise, facilitate, and evaluate the instructional, guidance, and other programs of
  the building; assist instructional staff in aligning and implementing curriculum, instruction, and
  assessment with state and local learning goals.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and effective management of the learning environment in a manner that
  supports and addresses the District and building vision, mission, policies, and procedures; establish a
  school climate characterized by courtesy, dignity, respect, and collaboration.
• Select, provide professional learning, supervise, support, and evaluate staff.
• Collaborate with and actively involve families and community members; respond to diverse
  community interests and needs and utilize community resources.
• Promote collaboration and teamwork with peers and staff; promote shared decision making.
• Effectively manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish achievement goals.
• Assist in facilitating the development, review, and implementation of a school behavior plan;
  including restorative practice and MTSS.
• Actively participate in District leadership meetings and in-service programs; maintain and update
  knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional
  development activities as needed or as assigned.
• Communicates with parents, staff, and community concerning the school programs, systems rules, and procedures, including student management issues and discipline.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Facilitates problem solving when conflicts arise between students, parents, and school staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multicultural and diverse socio-economic setting.
• Establish respectful and effective lines of communication amongst all stakeholders.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge

• Of laws related to special areas (ASB, special programs, grants)
• Use effective staff development and improvement strategies
• Of effective practices, rules and regulations, related to staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation
• Effectively conduct and work through difficult issues and discussion.

Skills

• Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning
• Develop an atmosphere of personal responsibility, trust, and collaboration among students and staff
• Promote and ensure respect and equity in the treatment of staff and students
• Understand the needs and strengths of the individuals in the school
• Apply effective group processing skills
• Promote and model life-long learning and continuous growth
• Recognize and celebrate efforts and achievements
• Guide staff through the change process while maintaining focus on student learning goals
• Assist staff in self-evaluation leading to effective practice
• Use data to make informed decision-making about instruction and assessment
• Use a variety of monitoring structures, e.g., informal observation, assessment analysis, formal lesson
  observation, etc., to improve instruction and assessment
• Use effective communication skills and strategies to: market the school to enlist community support, resolve conflicts among individuals and groups, build common focus and collaboration to enhance student learning
• Partner and collaborate with administrative colleagues
• Build collegial and collaboration relationships with and among school staff members
• Share leadership based upon situation and need
• Identify and involve business and community leaders and key communicators
• Use a variety of vehicles and tools to communicate about student learning with constituents, both within and outside of the school
• Celebrate success across the school and community
• Break down barriers between school and community; of diversity issues
• Provide appropriate and innovative supervision and leadership to the instructional program

Abilities

• Knowledge of special education discipline/504 regulations and laws
• Shape school climate and implement systems that promote safety & order
• To use a variety of instructional, management, discipline, assessment, and placement options to establish an environment conducive to quality instruction
• Of legal and district policy requirements regarding discipline and safety
• To review, analyze, and revise school safety and discipline plans based on school data
• To establish and implement crisis plans and to follow up appropriately
• Respond effectively in a timely manner when incidents occur
• Communicate so that students, parents, and community members are confident the school is safe
• Identify and use community resources
• Implement the components and purpose of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
• Analyze data to assess the effectiveness of CSIPs
• Communicate clearly and interpret data results with constituent groups (staff, parents, board,
  community)
• Collaborate, consensus build, and problem-solve with individuals and groups
• Create, facilitate and mobilize a group to implement the CSIP
• Focus staff on priorities of teaching and learning
• Guide staff in curriculum alignment process
• Assist staff in adjusting to and accepting changes, especially the changes in teaching, learning and assessment
• Of best practices of instruction and assessment
• Engage instructional staff in frequent conversations/reflection about classroom practice
• Supervise and evaluate school staff
• Model and lead staff in ensuring growth for every student through intentional efforts to eliminate outcome and opportunity gaps
• Assist with planning and implementing an integrated educational infrastructure to support special education and provide necessary interventions and support
• Model District standards of ethics and professionalism
• Follow District policies and the collective bargaining agreements
• Visit classrooms and use observation data to give feedback to teachers
• Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of school improvement plans and effective instructional and assessment practices
• Take appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in misconduct

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in education or related field; academic preparation for or
experience in leading a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Demonstrated
successful certificated teaching experience; implementing programs designed to prevent the dropout of
at-risk students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and main streamed classes.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Washington state administrator certificate; some positions may require
valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington state driver's license
and/or a Class II driver's license.

Clearances: Criminal justice fingerprint and background check.