Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
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.
Develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous student and
staff learning leading to increased student achievement.
Lead 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.
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, train, 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.
Participate in the development of annual budgets by submitting budget requests and supporting
data; ensure accurate school records and reports are completed as required.
Facilitate the development, review, and implementation of a school behavior plan.
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.
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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge
Knowledge and ability to gather, analyze and use data to create, evaluate, and manage a school
budget plan
Involve staff and community in developing the budget plan
Of laws related to special areas (ASB, special programs, grants)
In recruiting and securing the best applicants for the job
Use effective staff development and improvement strategies
Of effective practices, rules and regulations, related to staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation
To take someone through probation and non-renewal
Effectively conduct and work through difficult issues and discussions
Focus school financial and human resources on teaching and learning

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
Articulate a vision with students, staff and parents
Act proactively in advancing the SIP's impact on learning
Guide staff through the change process while maintaining focus on student learning goals
Assist staff in self-evaluation leading to effective practice
Engage all instructional staff in decision-making, implementing, and evaluating the SIP
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
To clearly communicate effective instructional and assessment practice for staff
Develop collaboration among staff
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
Gather and use relevant data regarding community resources to student learning and their attitudes
about the school
Celebrate success across the school and community
Break down barriers between school and community; of diversity issues
Use recognition of strengths and potential areas of conflict to guide actions

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
Develop open communication systems that allow for proactive identification and intervention of
potential incidents
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
Implement current education reform elements, e.g., Common Core, state learning goals, classroombased assessments, etc.
Use assessment to diagnose learner needs and to design appropriate learning intervention to
improve success on state and local measures
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
Guide staff in alignment processes within and across curriculum areas and grade levels
Of best practices of instruction and assessment
Engage instructional staff in frequent conversations/reflection about classroom practice
Supervise and evaluate school staff
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
Evaluate staff appropriately based on expectations and instructional framework
Take appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in
misconduct
Encourage staff to engage in learning
Increase understanding and use of best professional practices

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to support a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to
meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may
experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally work with distraught or difficult students;
potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary
and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient
stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct
students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self
and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces. 

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.