Description

Summary of Assignment

Michael Anderson Elementary is seeking a visionary, student-centered leader to foster a culture of academic excellence, emotional safety, and community belonging. We are looking for a dedicated professional who can navigate the unique needs of our military-connected students while empowering a highly skilled staff to reach new heights.

MEDICAL LAKE PROMISE

We Promise to:

~ Foster a safe and supportive learning environment through a culture of belonging

~ Focus on personalized instruction that is engaging, challenging and relevant

~ Promote hope and a vision for the future from Early Learning through Post-Secondary

For Every Student, Every Day

Key Qualities and Expectations:

The Principal is responsible for and has demonstrated skill in:

      Integrated Support: Uses data to implement school wide systems meeting behavioral, attendance, social-emotional, and achievement needs in real-time.

      Collaborative Culture: Develops a professional environment focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that improve student learning.

      Belonging & Opportunity: Connects students and teachers to the community through extended learning opportunities that create a deep sense of belonging.

      Future-Ready Relationships: Creates positive school and community relationships that assist each student in envisioning their future.

Requirements

Professional Responsibilities

1.     Lead Integrated Systems of Support: Utilize real-time student data to design and oversee school-wide systems that proactively address behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional needs.

2.     Refine MTSS Frameworks: Lead the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), ensuring effective intervention delivery and prioritizing early intervention for all learners.

3.     Cultivate Relational Trust: Build a collaborative culture characterized by mutual respect and psychological safety, where staff feel empowered to give and receive authentic feedback.

4.     Support Teacher Efficacy: Act as a primary advocate for staff, providing "wraparound" administrative support and valuing teacher expertise in managing classroom dynamics.

5.     Champion Military Families: Deepen the school’s connection to the military community, providing empathetic leadership that addresses the unique stressors of military-connected life.

6.     Ensure Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee instructional accountability for core curricula to ensure high-quality Tier 1 instruction for every student.

7.     Facilitate Professional Growth: Design and lead personalized professional development and refresher training to ensure staff are equipped with research-based instructional strategies.

8.     Ensure Curriculum Fidelity: Oversee instructional accountability for core curricula to ensure high-quality Tier 1 instruction for every student.

9.     Facilitate Professional Growth: Design and lead personalized professional development and refresher training to ensure staff are equipped with research-based instructional strategies.

10.  Optimize Learning Systems: Maintain a master schedule and data-tracking systems that maximize staff impact and protect instructional time.

11.  Strengthen Community Partnerships: Foster inclusive relationships that engage families in decision-making and help students connect their current learning to future aspirations.

12.  Model Ethical Leadership: Serve as a high-character, resilient leader who ensures consistent follow-through on school goals, safety protocols, and administrative excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Relationship Builder who is:

      Resilient & Approachable: An active listener who remains steady and inspiring under pressure.

      Visionary & Accountable: Committed to "every student, every day" with a proven track record of consistent follow-through.

      Empathetic & Inclusive: Dedicated to creating a sense of "home" and belonging for a diverse, transitioning student body.

      Collaborative: A leader who works alongside staff and the community to inspire hope and drive a new era of excellence.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S):   

Superintendent of MLSD

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

      Continuing contract

      Salary as per the Medical Lake Administrators Salary Schedule: Range is:  $132,000-$154,000 DOE

      224 days of service exclusive of holidays, vacations, and any regularly scheduled school days canceled because of inclement weather or emergency.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Current Employees:

Please submit a letter of interest, (3) current Letters of Recommendation, and Prescreening Questions- (required)

Other Applicants:

Letter of Interest, Resume, Copy of Credentials, and (4) Letters of Recommendation and Prescreening Questions- (required, listed below.) Please note we will do a prescreening reference check prior to interviews.

Submitted to HR email listed below.

Questions regarding applications can be directed to:

Christy Nauta, Human Resources Director

cnauta@mlsd.org or 509-565-3128

Prescreening Questions: (responses limited to 100/150 words each question please) 

1.     Explain what gives you professional purpose?

2.     Do you believe some administrators make better decisions than others?  What do you think makes a difference?

3.     How do you get people excited to try something new?

4.     How would you effectively communicate the Medical Lake Promise to staff/parents/community?