Middle School Assistant Principal-Northwood Middle School

Middle School Assistant Principal - Northwood Middle School Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal under the direction of the Principal offers strategic and instructional leadership and is committed to focusing on students and their learning while assisting in the management of the day-to-day operations of the school. Essential Functions In collaboration with the principal, provide leadership and management of the middle school, treating all staff and students with respect and dignity. Plan, conduct, and maintain performance evaluations designed to ensure that school goals and objectives are achieved. Provide strategic leadership to ensure that all levels of staff adhere to school, district, state, and national educational standards, and goals as well as District mission and vision. Organize and administer support systems to provide optimal educational opportunities for students. Assist in establishing and sustaining a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff. Facilitate collaborative processes leading toward continuous improvement. Participate in the development and annual update of a comprehensive safe schools plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis response, and recovery. Ensure the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual safety of students and staff. Contribute toward the development, implementation, and evaluation of the data-driven plan for the improvement of student achievement. Use a variety of data to inform and support decisions about instruction and assessment of learning. Use a variety of monitoring structures (e.g., informal observation, assessment and lesson plan analysis, formal lesson observation) to improve instruction and assessment practices. Communicate clearly effective instructional and assessment practices for staff. Assist instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with national, state, and local learning goals. Monitor, facilitate, and evaluate staff implementation of the school improvement plan, effective instruction, and assessment practices. Manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish student achievement goals. Assist in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules, and regulations, and negotiated employee agreements. Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of instructional and support personnel. Utilize staff development and improvement strategies and effectively address difficult issues and conduct essential conversations. Communicate and partner with families, staff, and community members to promote student learning. Build collegial and collaborative relationships with and among school staff members. Promote and model an atmosphere of inclusiveness, equity, and respect among students, staff, and the community. Demonstrate a commitment to closing achievement and opportunity gaps. Provide leadership in student management, including the areas of student attendance, discipline, and supervision. Direct and control student behavior and discipline, counseling students regarding acceptable school conduct and recommending appropriate action to be taken when necessary. Be a visible and consistent presence throughout the school providing additional student supervision as required. Attend and supervise after‑school events and activities. Inform and consult with the Principal and district administrators regularly on the overall operation of the middle school. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the principal and district. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field. Ability to obtain Washington State Principal Certificate and/or Professional Administrator certificate prior to the first contracted day. Five or more years of teaching and/or administrative experience. Essential Criteria Understand and support a variety of instructional roles. Implement national and state standards. Possess experience in curriculum development and assessment. Understand how to identify and use data to support school improvement. Possess the ability to manage and facilitate change. Understand, support, and mentor teaching and learning. Possess the ability to integrate and promote technology to enhance the learning and working environment. Demonstrate the ability to communicate via multiple channels effectively and collaboratively with a variety of audiences. Demonstrate empathetic and active listening. Value and demonstrate collaborative leadership skills. Demonstrate problem‑solving and facilitative skills. Exhibit strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize. Possess the ability to resolve conflict under the umbrella of respect. Desired Criteria Experience with Special Education requirements, processes, and laws. Experience with student management, discipline, and restorative justice. Experience with support for teacher learning teams. Experience as an assistant principal, preferred. Knowledge of, and the ability to use, research‑based pedagogy to support & influence effective teaching & learning. Ability to speak, read, write, and listen in more than one language. Experience leading and/or participating in the PLC process. Consistently demonstrates the ability to be hungry, humble, and smart (social‑emotional intelligence). Terms of Employment & Salary The salary range for the position is: Min $143,829 – Max $176,791. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale. Previous relevant verified experience may result in higher step placement. A typical work year consists of 260 days which includes 13 holidays. Employees are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term Disability. Positions that work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months are eligible for retirement. Application All applicants interested in this position must apply through the online applicant system. The application must be submitted by 11:59 PM on June 19, 2026. Upload current Resume Upload letter of interest/cover letter Upload a copy of unofficial transcripts Upload a copy of certification Provide five references with contact information and upload letters of recommendation from each reference. Equal Opportunity Employer Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, View email address on click.appcast.io, or Assistant Compliance Officer, Keri Hutchins, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr