Mercer Island is an island community located on Lake Washington between Seattle and Bellevue. For more information about Mercer Island School District, please visit our website at www.mercerislandschools.org/about-us
To Apply, click this link: https://mercerislandschools.schoolspring.com?jobid=5114185
Salary and benefits reflected are for the 2024/25 management team schedule and will be updated when available. Salary range is $171,139 - $177,764
In addition to Washington state provided health and retirement benefits, management team benefits include the following annual benefits:
28 vacation days
5 days personal leave
$2500 professional growth fund
Technology stipend $3000
Doctorial stipend of $2000
Timeline:
Position open until filled
First application review starting May 7th
Position Summary:
The elementary principal is a leader with broad intellectual perspective, strong administrative skills and a high degree of personal integrity and maturity that provides instructional and administrative leadership for the school and across the District.
Essential Functions:
Establishes and maintains a culture of improvement.
Provides a safe school environment.
Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data- driven plan for increasing student achievement
Assists instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals.
Monitors, assists, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment practices
Manages staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities
Partners with the school community to promote student achievement
Demonstrates commitment to closing the achievement gaps.
Follows all other Board Policies, contract requirements and administrative procedures
Participates and delegates as necessary in the timely completion of IEP’s, district reports, employee evaluations, budgets, staffing documentation, and other required reporting responsibilities.
Maintains a visible presence throughout the school and attends school events as appropriate.
Designs and implements a building master schedule that allows students to achieve at appropriate levels, while balancing the needs of teachers and students.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides overall supervision of all certificated and classified staff.
Qualification and Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree or higher and administrative elementary school experience preferred.
Valid Washington State Elementary Principal’s credential required.
Skills and Abilities
A visible instructional leader who genuinely demonstrates a profound passion for student learning and engages with all students and staff.
A visionary leader committed to continuous learning and student success with demonstrated ability to lead progressive change.
A leader who acts with courage and confidence when encountering obstacles, tough issues, decision-making, or changes in strategy or direction.
A proven leader and skilled manager with an inclusive leadership style that empowers faculty and staff to think and act creatively in addressing challenges.
A team player and strategic thinker who strives to advocate for their school and collaborate with other school leaders and the administrative team.
A person who inspires confidence and trust within and outside their school.
An active listener who works for shared understanding and productive dialogue.
A person who is comfortable with open dialogue with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and has the ability to nurture an atmosphere of collegiality, shared inquiry, shared responsibility and collective accomplishment.
Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with often difficult and disagreeable people.
Ability to perform duties in accordance with all district and State requirements and policies
Additional information is available in the posting on our district job posting page: jobs.mercerislandschools.org
