Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Assistant Principal - Middle School" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining overall school site operations; receiving, distributing, and communicating information to enforce school, District, and State policies; maintaining the safety of the school environment; coordinating site activities; communicating information to staff; and addressing situations, problems and/or conflicts that could negatively impact the school.
This position is Monday–Friday, 215 days per year.
This position is 0.7 FTE Assistant Principal and 0.3 FTE hiCap position and additional responsibilities.
The interested applicant is to have or be willing to achieve a WA state administrative credentials. Secondary administrative experience is preferred, and experience overseeing athletics, ASB, safety, discipline, hiring, and evaluations.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as determined by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
Essential Job Functions:
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Facilitates or participates in meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, athletics, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and/or state objectives.
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Coordinate and oversee athletics
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Evaluates personnel for the purpose of ensuring standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
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Facilitates communication between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
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Assists in hiring personnel for the purpose of providing staff recommendations to the School Board for action.
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Manages various school administrative functions (i.e. student discipline policy, school schedules, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
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Prepares various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, analyses, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
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Develops, monitors, and implements the building safety plan.
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Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and/or parents for the purpose of assisting students in modifying inappropriate behavior, developing successful interpersonal skills, and/or initiating disciplinary action.
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Supports Principal for the purpose of assisting with their job functions of maintaining overall school site operation.
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Develops and monitors restorative practices.
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Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment.
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Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving the overall objectives of the school’s curriculum.
Other Job Functions:
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Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements - Qualifications:
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Experience Required: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in school setting.
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Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to appropriately manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively, problem solve. Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies.
Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.
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Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Administrative Services Credential, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Olympia 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. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, [email protected]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, [email protected]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, 06/04/24 1997-60 [email protected]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, [email protected]; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, [email protected]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.
The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: (360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181.
