ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, 1.0 FTE
BURLINGTON-EDISON HIGH SCHOOL
The Burlington-Edison School District is seeking an
educational/instructional leader who can work within a management team concept
as Assistant Principal at its high school beginning with the 2008-2009 school year. The school is a
AA high school, serving approximately 1100 students in grades 9 - 12.
DESIRED
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
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Successful
teaching experience at secondary level and knowledge of current trends in
secondary education.
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Effective
administrative or supervisory experience.
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Priority given
to applicants meeting other qualifications who are fluent in Spanish.
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Demonstrated
strengths in the following areas:
student discipline and attendance; student portfolios; staff
development, supervision, and evaluation; curriculum and program development;
building management, operation, and maintenance; parent/community relations and
involvement; and activities coordination and direction.
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Knowledge of
or amenable to learn, use and integrate the district’s technology strategies,
systems and curriculum software programs as well as demonstrate knowledge of
the District’s Technology Competencies.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist the
building principal in all phases of the overall management of the effective
educational and supplemental activities of the building.
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Supervise the
discipline and management of students consistent with district and building
policy.
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Work with
other administrators and staff to establish student objectives and activities.
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Work with
students and staff on the development of a 4-year portfolio program and senior
exit presentations. Work with students
and staff in the development and implementation of an alternative education
program.
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Work with
staff in instructional improvement; participate in staff evaluation.
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Assist in the
supervision, reporting and monitoring of students' attendance.
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Exercise
responsibility for supervision of assigned support staff and other such duties
as assigned.
DESIRED
PERSONAL ABILITIES:
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Effective
written/oral communication and interpersonal skills in interactions with
students, parents, staff, fellow administrators, and community groups.
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Skillful
problem solving, time management, organizational, and conflict-resolution
skills.
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High degree of
flexibility, scholarship, commitment to accomplishment, and enthusiasm for
profession.
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Effective
technology skills.
SALARY
AND BENEFITS:
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Compensation
and benefits are provided in accordance with the administrative salary and benefit
program; 260 workdays per year.
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Pursuant to
RCW 28A.58.580, job-sharing applications will be considered.
APPLICATION
AND HIRING PROCEDURES:
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Applications
and letters of interest will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 21,
2008. Application materials available on
our website, www.be.wednet.edu or at
the address and phone above.
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Screening,
interviews, and selection made as soon thereafter as possible. Position begins July 1, 2008.
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When hiring
and promoting personnel, consideration is given to experience and performance
in developing effective parent, family and community partnerships.