This position is 8 hours per day (1.0 FTE) and 12 months per year.
Mill Creek Middle School, located in the heart of the Kent valley, serves a diverse population of approximately 832 students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The campus offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities in a state-of-the-art, technology-rich facility. Rigorous instruction is provided at all levels of the curriculum. English Language Learners and special education students receive needed support services. We have a one-to-one technology environment where every student has a laptop, providing anytime, anywhere learning. The Mill Creek staff is an outstanding group of professionals who strive to meet the unique needs of our students and their families.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mill Creek Middle School is accepting applications for outstanding middle school (6th,7th, and 8th) assistant principal candidates. We recommend that a complete application be submitted to this position as soon as possible and prior to the closing date.
Kent School District is the fourth largest school district in the state of Washington, and is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Kent School District is the most culturally diverse district in the state of Washington, with approximately 26,000 students, over 138 languages spoken and a majority minority student population; an International/National Best Practice site for Microsoft and the National School Board Association; and state-of-the-art technology, providing one-to-one laptops and Promethean boards in all classrooms.
The City of Kent is home to the fourth largest industrial center in the nation, including The Boeing Company, REI, and other aerospace, technology and distribution companies. KSD is the second largest employer in Kent. The breathtaking outdoors setting; sports and entertainment facilities; a contemporary, open-air urban village (Kent Station) with housing, access to the train station, retail shopping, dining, movie theatre and colleges; a strong local economy; and a culturally rich city and school district make Kent a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Please visit our website at www.kent.k12.wa.us for additional information on the Kent School District.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the principal in administering the education program, supervising, and providing guidance and direction to school instructional and support staff and in managing the school building. The essential job duties are as follows:
- Participates in the evaluation of instructional and non-instructional staff; observes the performance of staff and offers suggestions for performance improvement.
- Assists in interviewing candidates for instructional and non-instructional positions; plans duty roster; conducts effective and relevant teachers’ meetings.
- Supervises and evaluates assigned phases of the educational program; initiates programs and organization with the adopted course of study; assists in the analysis of the effectiveness of the curriculum; and recommends changes and in-service curricular activities as needed.
- Encourages department heads to suggest and recommend program directions and improvements.
- Prepares a variety of reports relating to curriculum plans and progress and other school matters; assures adequate supplies and materials are available; assures proper inventory of supplies, materials, furniture, and equipment.
- Oversees utilization of school building by outside groups; anticipates special needs involving custodial and maintenance staff; assures proper safety and health factors in the building.
- Assists in organizing and administering extra-curricular activities within the school; assumes responsibility for disciplinary policies and actions; meets with parents in order to better understand and communicate with students.
- Participates in the formulation of the annual school budget.
- Maintains association and liaison with the community; contributes to the overall public relations program of the school and district.
- Serves on a variety of committees and works on special projects as assigned.
- Serves as member of the leadership team of the school and district; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Washington State administrative certificate.
- Master's degree and completion of an accredited teacher training program as determined by the Washington State Department of Education and five years teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work and to meet certification requirements.
- Three years of teaching experience (at the middle school level); five years preferred.
- Two years of demonstrated successful school-based secondary leadership experience.
Additional annual benefits include: medical, dental, and vision benefits; district retirement contribution; 25 vacation days; 12 sick leave days; 6 flex days; 3 employee discretionary leave days; TSA match up to $2400; and opportunity to cash-out 10 vacation days annually.
