Assistant Principal - Elementary Schools

Assistant Principal - Elementary Schools Job ID: 12552. Location: To be determined. Date Posted: 1/6/2026. Date Available: 07/01/2026. Closing Date: Until Filled. Work Schedule: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year. Position Summary The Assistant Principal will assist the building principal in providing instructional leadership by establishing, promoting, and leading efforts related to achieving the identified school improvement goals in service of the Federal Way Public School's strategic plan. The assistant principal will foster an environment characterized by high expectations, data‑driven decision making, continuous improvement, capacity building, and cultural competence. Under the direction of the building principal, the assistant principal is responsible for leading, supporting, evaluating, and assisting in the supervision of building staff in the daily operation of the assigned school. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Establish a mission and vision focused on shared goals and high expectations for all students. Assist in developing and sustaining a focus on a shared mission and clear vision for improvement of learning and teaching. Promote an environment which fosters high expectations for students, staff, and self. Assist in the facilitation of collaborative processes leading toward continuous improvement. Support inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and those learning English as a second language. Assist in ensuring the implementation of the district strategic plan. Implements rigorous standards‑based curricula and assessments Support high expectations for self, staff, and students in the implementation and delivery of standards‑based curricula. Assist staff in implementing and aligning curricula to state and district standards. Participate in creating and monitoring systems that ensure teachers utilize formative assessments to adjust instruction for improved student learning. Uses relevant data to design, implement, and evaluate an aligned strategic plan that drives continuous improvement Participate in data‑driven conversations with individuals and groups of teachers to review student level data, discuss instructional implications, and build the capacity of teachers to lead and perfect their craft. Locate, analyze, and interpret multiple data sources to inform continuous school‑level improvement efforts. Assist staff in identifying and implementing proven instructional practices that are aligned with state and district strategic plan. Ensure that data reflecting the diversity of students are available for teachers to analyze and use in the development of appropriate instructional strategies. Assist in providing evidence that reflects student growth and is aligned with the school improvement plan. Strategic and Organizational Leadership Assist in management of both staff and fiscal resources in support of student learning. Assist in analyzing instructional employees' knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to the adopted instructional framework, and provide or direct staff to appropriate professional development opportunities. Utilize 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 – Instructional Effectiveness Monitor instruction and assessment practices by using the District's instructional framework to describe, analyze, and critique teacher performance, and implement growth strategies where appropriate. Utilize coaching skills to build capacity in support of the core mission of the District. Support the utilization of Professional Learning Communities to assist staff in analyzing data that reflect on current practice and inform improvement. Assist in ensuring teachers receive regular, direct, actionable feedback regarding their classroom practice to grow professionally and to increase instructional consistency across all classrooms. Manager of Talent – Staffing Utilize knowledge of effective instruction and other attributes of successful instructional staff to assist in the development of activities and processes that result in the selection of highly qualified instructional staff. Assist in assigning staff to specific positions in a manner that maximizes the application of their knowledge and experience to desired student outcomes. Deal with employee discipline in a manner that protects an individual's due process rights while confronting and responding to unacceptable behavior. Utilize performance appraisal systems for all staff to recognize outstanding performance and identify and address substandard performance. Evaluate designated certificated staff using the Danielson Framework for improved instructional practices and to address substandard performance. Culture and Equity Leadership Lead for equity toward college and career readiness. Nurture a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Publicly draw attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination. Initiate activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms. Community Leadership Actively identify communication strategies that articulate the successes of the school to the broader community, resulting in creation of partnerships to bring additional people and resources into the school. Actively advocate for members of the school community and effectively engage families and community. The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Required Qualifications Master's degree in education. Three years of teaching or counseling experience. Washington State Principal Certification. Washington State Teaching Certificate. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Educational Administration. Experience with master scheduling, student discipline, and facilitation of professional development. Experience with supervising and evaluating staff. Bilingual in Spanish. Condition of Employment Valid Washington State Driver's License. Criminal background clearance. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Assist in creating a college‑going culture for all students through experiences and opportunities. Grow as an instructional leader. Supervise, train, motivate, monitor, and evaluate classified and certificated staff. Provide leadership and guidance to staff and to educational programs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the public and outside agencies in a multi‑ethnic and multi‑cultural environment. Keep accurate budget, supply, attendance and other student and administrative records. Effective oral and written communication. Plan, organize, prioritize, schedule and evaluate programs. Make appropriate decisions and exercise sound judgment. Set and meet goals and objectives. Develop and implement a school's improvement plan. Assess educational/instructional/curricular effectiveness and recommend improvements. Lead staff in the area of curriculum and instruction. Assist in moving a staff toward a shared vision. Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures. Perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently. Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers. Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including confidentiality requirements. Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural community. Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; occasionally stand and walk; lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally. Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Conditions Regularly works in indoor conditions; near video display; noise level usually moderate. Level of Compensation (2025-26 Salary Schedule) Elementary: $154,645 K-8: $156,965 Doctoral Stipend: $3,000 All principals receive 4 days per diem for TPEP work Benefits prorated based on FTE – medical, dental, vision; sick and vacation leave; life insurance; retirement. Reporting Relationship Position reports to and is evaluated by the Building Principal or designee. Representation Principal's Association. Equal Employment Opportunity All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all‑inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr