Kent School District is accepting applications for outstanding principal and assistant principal candidates.  We recommend that a complete application be submitted to these positions by May 1, 2014. 

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 27,000 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 SMART 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 the position is to establish an appropriate school climate for achieving district objectives through curriculum implementation and for carrying out district policies, procedures, and programs.

• Maintains knowledge of current educational issues, trends, and best practices regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment; maintains knowledge of state and district goals, policies and procedures as they relate to the area of responsibility.
• Establishes objectives, designs and schedules programs to meet objectives, and establishes the necessary budget allocations for the building.
• Recruits, selects, and recommends the appropriate personnel based on the major functions of the position; develops a building team to implement learning plans and to accomplish learning and achievement goals.
• Maintains current information regarding educational reform issues; communicates information regarding state and national reform; implements measures to achieve reform objectives.
• Delegates authority to appropriate personnel and maintains constructive personnel relations between individuals and groups; mediates and resolves conflicts related to areas of responsibility which involve staff, students, parents, and community.
• Directs supervises, and observes performance of staff members; conducts annual performance evaluations; works with human resources to develop plans of improvement.

• Supervises the discipline and management of students in all phases of the educational program.
• Maintains relationships with parents, patrons, and advisory committees through regular and open communications to promote the attainment of educational objectives.
• Directs special projects as assigned by the executive director.
• Serves on various community and district committees.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the school and the district as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of the leadership team of the district performing duties as related to the position as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State administrative certificate.
• Washington State professional educator certificate for service as a principal.
• Master’s degree in educational administration 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.

COMPENSATION:  Salary includes the position’s base pay plus effective education dollars, professional development dollars, and $3000 for doctoral degree

Additional annual benefits include:  medical, dental, and vision benefits; district retirement contribution. 

APPLICATION: Please complete our online administrative application at www.kent.k12.wa.us. Address application materials to Screening/Hiring Committee.  After you have submitted your online application, you will have the opportunity to apply for this position.  For a complete application, submit application materials:

• Upload non-confidential items (except transcripts) under APPLICATION TRACKING in your online application:
  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. Non confidential recent letters of recommendations (2 required, may upload up to 4)
  4. WA State Principal Certificate (if out of state, leave blank)
• Transcripts, confidential reference forms, and confidential letters of recommendation letters can be submitted by one of the following methods (no duplicate submissions please):
• Email to: KSDCareers@kent.k12.wa.us
• Fax to: 253.373.7055
• Mail to: Kent School District, 12033 SE 256th Street A-100, Kent, WA 98030