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POSITION: School Principal

TYPE: School-based

GRADE LEVEL: Hiring for both early and elementary education positions

LOCATION: Hiring at multiple locations across the Seattle-Tacoma area (Tukwila, WA, South Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Renton, WA)

SALARY: $135,036-$161,380 based on aligned years of experience

STATUS: Full time school year, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position

START: This position is year-round & hiring happens on a rolling basis. Start date will be determined as a part of the offer process.

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer or their delegate

Who You Are

• You believe in the power of teamwork and want to work in a collaborative school community where team members support one another, whether it's sharing ideas, teaming up on parent communication, or stepping in to help a colleague in need.

• You are excited by the idea of delivering rigorous and engaging content to scholars by leveraging high-quality curriculum and teaching resources.

• You enjoy opportunities to share your voice on how to improve our scholars' experience through dynamic and ongoing input cycles facilitated by school & network leaders.

• You are aligned with Impact Public Schools' values and share an unwavering belief that every child, regardless of their identity and needs, can thrive and meet ambitious goals.

Key Skills and Characteristics:

• Strategic Vision and Direction-Setting: Ability to collaboratively establish and communicate a compelling vision for the future of teaching and learning that motivates and inspires stakeholders.

• Instructional Leadership: Expertise in pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and evidence-based practices to improve instruction and achievement. Ability to develop teachers' capabilities.

• Influencing and Relationship-Building: Skills to influence diverse stakeholders, build relationships, and promote collaboration around the school vision.

• Organization and Management: Strong planning, organization, and resource management skills to lead efficient, equitable, and ethical school operations.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex situations and propose creative solutions that uphold the school's vision and values.

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Commitment to data-informed evaluation and ongoing improvement to reach the school's goals and vision for students.

Key Strategic Leadership Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive the academic vision to improve student achievement and growth through data-driven planning, coaching, and professional development.

• Develop the school's cultural vision including expectations, values, climate and restorative practices. Serve as a role model and motivator.

• Develop and execute on school-based talent strategy aimed at retaining transformational talent.

• Build partnerships to engage families and community members in the school's vision. Promote the school brand.

Core Job Functions:

• Instructional Excellence: Lead instructional team establishing and driving the academic vision, focusing on data-driven planning, teacher training and development.

• School Culture: Develop and reinforce a strong school culture rooted in high expectations, restorative practices, and values-based leadership.

• People Leadership: Partner with Impact's Talent and HR teams to recruit, develop, and retain highly effective school team members. Manage, mentor and coach team members to encourage growth and results including leading on hiring, training, and conducting evaluations.

• Community Engagement: Build meaningful partnerships with families and community members, promoting the school's vision and brand.

• Other duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) with occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds). The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Work is primarily inside but has daily responsibilities outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather).

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in education or related field

• 5+ years of experience working in schools and classrooms with a history of success improving student outcomes

• 2+ years of experience in school-based leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in elementary education school leadership is highly preferred

• Experience as an Assistant Principal, Principal, and/or other senior school-based leader highly preferred

• Passion for equity and gap closing teaching experience with proven record of student growth

License/Certification

• Must have or be eligible to obtain a food handler certification

Non negotiables

• Provide academic transcript

• Must pass a fingerprint and background check

• Complete safeschools trainings

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and generous paid time off package including paid holidays, vacation and personal time;

• Eligible employees can access our earned wage program through myFlexPay;

• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability insurances;

• Retirement account with employer contributions;

• Free mental health support + more through our employee assistance program

Selection Process

For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Impact Public Schools is committed to providing a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. Click here to review Impact's Employee Non-discrimination Policy for Impact Schools.

Non-Discrimination Statements

Impact Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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 and other designated youth groups. Click here to review Impact's designated leaders responsible to handle all questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at each of Impact's schools.