RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION 

Certificated Principal Position Description 

 JOB TITLE:  Cedarcrest High School Principal 

 REPORTS TO: Superintendent 

 JOB OR POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides administrative supervision of facility, staff and programs at Cedarcrest High School.  Works with staff to provide high quality instructional, extra-curricular and support services for students; provides administrative services and monitors the educational program. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff  

• Provide for school safety:  physical, emotional and intellectual in order for effective teaching and learning to take place  

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven plan for increasing student achievement, including the use of multiple student data elements 

• Assist instructional staff with alignment of curriculum instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals  

• Monitor, assist, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment practices within a consistent student progress monitoring system  

• Manage both staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and legal responsibilities  

• Manage the building and ASB budgets in accordance with district guidelines and in order to maximize opportunities for all children  

• Partner with families and communities to promote learning  

• Foster understanding and support of the school by establishing school and community relations and involve parents and the public meaningfully in the work of the school 

• Demonstrate commitment to closing the achievement gap  

• Establish clear standards for student behavior and manage student correction in a respectful and caring manner, in compliance with district policy and state law 

• Work collaboratively with the Superintendent and other district leaders to assure system-wide improvement 

• Establish school policies and procedures which guide the operation of the school in alignment with laws and district policy 

• Maintain consistent presence at the school and professionally interact with students, staff, parents and the community 

• Comply with all district policies and the Code of Professional Conduct 

• Responsible for the collaborative design and implementation of School Improvement Plans as aligned with the district Strategic Plan 

• Continue professional growth, formulate goals, seek feedback, apply new skills, and participate as a team member with colleagues 

• Maintain regular attendance (in person) 

• Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Knowledge and experience in management of building based budget
• Knowledge of and skills in using effective instructional strategies and practices
• Knowledge of and skills in implementing various formative and summative assessments
• Knowledge of and experience with an instructional framework, specifically the Danielson Instructional Framework
• Skills in managing and promoting positive student behavior
• Skills in data analysis to assess, monitor, and inform instruction for student growth
• Skills and ability in organization, time management, and record keeping
• Successful skills in leading discussion, experience as a strong facilitator and skilled at group process
• Possess a vision for a secondary school and leadership ability to move staff, students, and parents toward that vision
• Ability to “get along” with co-workers and others in a positive manner
• Ability to handle stress and respond to stress appropriately
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to maintain and model a consistently positive attitude
• Ability to chase student during elopement from the classroom
• Ability to assist with student evacuation in case of emergency
• Ability to recognize signals of impending student violence in the classroom
• Ability to deescalate students 
• Ability to safeguard the safety and health of students
• Ability to effectively utilize collaborative decision-making in a team environment
• Ability to help teachers and staff maximize their performance
• Ability to solve problems creatively and decisively
• Ability to meaningfully involve parents, other community members, staff and student in the operation of the school
• Ability to foster a school climate which challenges and motivates students and staff
• Background of training and practice in Common Core curriculum development, assessment and instructional strategies
• Successful classroom and administrative experience desired 
• Possess a sense of humor; enthusiasm for life
• Leads for equity toward college, career and life readiness for every student and all students
• Works cooperatively with other administrators  

LICENSING/CREDENTIAL AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

Valid Washington State Principal’s credential 

Master’s degree in educational leadership/administration or related field 

Successful training/teaching experience with secondary level students preferred 

Bilingual fluency in reading, writing, and speaking another major language, Spanish preferred 

Successful Washington State Patrol check and FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report and Disclosure Statement in accordance with state law 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time.  Ability to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal.  Additional physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.  Frequently required to attend evening/weekend meetings or activities.