Equity-Driven Middle School Leader

Camas School District

Camas (WA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Camas School District invites applications for the Principal position serving as a key leader within the district's middle school programs. This role reports to the Director of Secondary Education and oversees instructional leadership, safety planning, and professional development to drive student success.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA Principal certificate, have 5+ years of middle school teaching, and strong administrative experience.

Qualifications

Current Washington State Certificate with Principal endorsement.
At least five years of successful teaching experience at the middle school level.
Previous administrative experience, preferably at the middle school level.
Experience in creating a common purpose of service and teamwork among all employees in order that the mission of the Camas School District is achieved.
Experience in the middle school program and philosophy.
Experience in personnel management, evaluation, and instructional leadership including techniques in supervision.
Experience in pupil/personnel services and human relations skills.
Effective communication through written and oral materials which convey the ideas, thoughts, and needs of an organization and its personnel.
Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation.
Experience in goal setting and assisting staff members in reaching their potential.
Variety of broad educational job experiences.
Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool.

Responsibilities

Create, establish, and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.
Ensure safety protocols are known, reviewed, and practiced on a regular basis by leading the development and annual update of a comprehensive safety plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis recovery, and response.
Build and sustain a culture of belonging and inclusion.
Advocate for equity providing for students' and families' educational needs so each student can meet educational expectations.
Model and support the principles of adult learning and a data‑driven culture.
Collaborate in and support the implementation of secondary SEL standards, strategies, and curriculum to create and sustain a culture of physical, mental and social‑emotional wellness.
Provide leadership and support to staff in building standards‑based learning practices in instruction, assessment, and reporting.
Create and implement an annual MTSS action plan through collaboration and shared leadership.
Manage human and fiscal resources in an ethical and equitable way to accomplish district, school, and student achievement goals.
Engage in ongoing learning and provide leadership to support Universal Design for Learning, trauma‑informed practices, and culturally responsive instruction in inclusive settings.
Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of the Problem of Practice/Theory of Action plan and effective instruction.
Engage and partner with the entire learning community and advocate to provide for students' and families' educational needs so every student can meet educational expectations.
Demonstrate a commitment to closing the achievement gap for all students.
Utilize evaluation and observation protocols aligned to progress monitoring to develop staff expertise and skill.
Facilitate the development and implementation of a professional learning plan for staff.
Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Secondary Education for the successful operations of the superintendent's office and the district.