Federal Way Public Schools
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Federal Way Public Schools, Federal Way, Washington, United States, 98003
Position Type:
25-26 Principal & Asst Principal/ Principal Date Posted:
1/3/2025 Location:
To be determined Date Available:
07/01/2025 Closing Date:
Until Filled Hours per Day:
8.0 Hours Per Day Days of the Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Days per Year:
260.00 POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional leadership by establishing, promoting and leading efforts that ensure that every scholar learns at the highest level. Federal Way Public School principals are charged with leading school efforts that align with the goals within the District’s strategic plan. The principal will foster an environment characterized by high expectations, data driven decision-making, continuous improvement, capacity building, and cultural competence. The principal is responsible for leading and supporting building staff in the daily operation of the school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instructional Leadership:
Establishes a mission and vision focused on shared goals and high expectations for all students. Promotes an environment which fosters high expectations for students, staff and self. Facilitates collaborative processes leading toward continuous improvement. Leads for inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and those learning English as a second language. Implements rigorous standards based curricula and assessments:
Recognizes the importance of setting high expectations for self, staff and students in the implementation and delivery of standards based curricula. Assists staff in implementing and aligning curricula to state and district standards. Creates and monitors systems that ensure teachers utilize formative assessments to adjust instruction for improved student learning. Ensuring School Safety:
Implements a school safety plan that is based upon open communication systems and is effective and responsive to school needs and changing circumstances. Takes responsibility for creating practices which maximize the social, emotional, and intellectual safety of all students. Supervises student discipline and welfare and maintains records of individual disciplinary actions. Strategic and Organizational Leadership:
Strategically manages resources to support all student learning and staff development priorities. Manages both staff and fiscal resources to support student learning. Utilizes staffing and scheduling practices in a manner that ensures the school day and school year maximize instructional time to benefit all students. Manager of Talent:
Increases teacher effectiveness through professional learning and rigorous supervision and evaluation. Monitors instruction and assessment practices by using the District’s instructional framework to describe, analyze, and critique teacher performance. Utilizes coaching skills to build capacity in support of the core mission of the District. Culture and Equity Leadership:
Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in adults and students. Leads for equity toward college and career readiness. Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity. Community Leadership:
Actively finds ways to communicate the successes of the school to the broader community. Actively advocates for members of the school community and effectively engages families and community. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in approved college program Two years’ experience as an assistant principal or in other leadership positions ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Washington State Principal credential Valid Washington State Teaching credential PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous principalship/administrative/coaching/mentoring experience Experience in developing and facilitating engaging professional development for staff Experience working diverse student populations CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance Washington State Driver’s License History of positive evaluations KNOWLEDGE OF:
Effective decision making Team building Current educational research and application ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate effective leadership skills both organizationally and instructionally Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with coworkers Implement school and district policies REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. WORK SCHEDULE:
Typically works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year, or as otherwise determined by the District. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to and is evaluated by the Learning Improvement Officer or designee. REPRESENTATION:
Association of Federal Way School Principals LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
Principal Salary Schedule 2024-25: Elementary: $172,446; K-8: $175,033; Doctoral Stipend $3,000. Disclaimer:
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
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25-26 Principal & Asst Principal/ Principal Date Posted:
1/3/2025 Location:
To be determined Date Available:
07/01/2025 Closing Date:
Until Filled Hours per Day:
8.0 Hours Per Day Days of the Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Days per Year:
260.00 POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide instructional leadership by establishing, promoting and leading efforts that ensure that every scholar learns at the highest level. Federal Way Public School principals are charged with leading school efforts that align with the goals within the District’s strategic plan. The principal will foster an environment characterized by high expectations, data driven decision-making, continuous improvement, capacity building, and cultural competence. The principal is responsible for leading and supporting building staff in the daily operation of the school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Instructional Leadership:
Establishes a mission and vision focused on shared goals and high expectations for all students. Promotes an environment which fosters high expectations for students, staff and self. Facilitates collaborative processes leading toward continuous improvement. Leads for inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and those learning English as a second language. Implements rigorous standards based curricula and assessments:
Recognizes the importance of setting high expectations for self, staff and students in the implementation and delivery of standards based curricula. Assists staff in implementing and aligning curricula to state and district standards. Creates and monitors systems that ensure teachers utilize formative assessments to adjust instruction for improved student learning. Ensuring School Safety:
Implements a school safety plan that is based upon open communication systems and is effective and responsive to school needs and changing circumstances. Takes responsibility for creating practices which maximize the social, emotional, and intellectual safety of all students. Supervises student discipline and welfare and maintains records of individual disciplinary actions. Strategic and Organizational Leadership:
Strategically manages resources to support all student learning and staff development priorities. Manages both staff and fiscal resources to support student learning. Utilizes staffing and scheduling practices in a manner that ensures the school day and school year maximize instructional time to benefit all students. Manager of Talent:
Increases teacher effectiveness through professional learning and rigorous supervision and evaluation. Monitors instruction and assessment practices by using the District’s instructional framework to describe, analyze, and critique teacher performance. Utilizes coaching skills to build capacity in support of the core mission of the District. Culture and Equity Leadership:
Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in adults and students. Leads for equity toward college and career readiness. Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity. Community Leadership:
Actively finds ways to communicate the successes of the school to the broader community. Actively advocates for members of the school community and effectively engages families and community. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in approved college program Two years’ experience as an assistant principal or in other leadership positions ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Washington State Principal credential Valid Washington State Teaching credential PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous principalship/administrative/coaching/mentoring experience Experience in developing and facilitating engaging professional development for staff Experience working diverse student populations CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance Washington State Driver’s License History of positive evaluations KNOWLEDGE OF:
Effective decision making Team building Current educational research and application ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate effective leadership skills both organizationally and instructionally Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with coworkers Implement school and district policies REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. WORK SCHEDULE:
Typically works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year, or as otherwise determined by the District. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to and is evaluated by the Learning Improvement Officer or designee. REPRESENTATION:
Association of Federal Way School Principals LEVEL OF COMPENSATION:
Principal Salary Schedule 2024-25: Elementary: $172,446; K-8: $175,033; Doctoral Stipend $3,000. Disclaimer:
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
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