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La Center School District

Associate Principal Long-Term Substitute (High School)

La Center School District, La Center, Washington, United States, 98629


Position Type:Administration/Associate Principal

Date Posted:11/7/2024

Location:La Center High School, La Center, WA

Date Available:01/06/2025

Closing Date:Open Until FilledSUMMARY OF THE POSITION

La Center High School is seeking a qualified and experienced substitute Associate Principal to join our team during an upcoming leave of absence, January 6 - February 14, 2025. This role supports the Principal in providing a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for students and staff. The substitute Associate Principal will play an essential role in managing student discipline, supporting teachers, and upholding the district's mission and values.

LA CENTER HIGH SCHOOL

We serve approximately 590 students in grades 9 through 12 and boast a 92% graduation rate. Our students are prepared for college and careers after graduation and participate in a variety of course offerings including Advanced Placement, CTE, and Fine and Performing Arts. We have amazing students who make impacts on the communities in which they live.

THE LA CENTER COMMUNITY

La Center is a quaint community just north of Vancouver, WA known for its volunteerism and enthusiastic support of its students and schools. The town's charm and the district's reputation for excellence is fueling a surge in housing development that is anticipated to increase our enrollment over the next few years.

THE MISSION OF THE LA CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTThis position is a long-term substitute assignment, January 6 - February 14, 2025; dates are subject to change based on the needs of the district.The successful candidate must be fingerprinted at the applicant's expense. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides student discipline support and management to maintain a positive school climate, including handling disciplinary actions and communicating with families as neededProvides IEP coverageOversees student activities and maintains safety and security in common areas, classrooms, and school eventsCollaborates with teachers to support classroom management and instructional strategiesProvides for school safety; assists in crisis situations, including lockdowns and evacuations, ensuring adherence to district safety protocols and managing emergency situations effectivelyMaintains a positive learning environment for allSupervises students at school and school-sponsored events during mornings, evenings, and weekends, as assignedComplies with all district policies and proceduresComplies with the Professional Code of ConductOther duties as directed for the success of our studentsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training and Experience

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State Administrative CredentialPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Successful teaching experience at the high school level

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position typically requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

SALARY:

$310/full day

BENEFITS:

Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision insurance and employer-paid long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include supplemental life, long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.

La Center School District No. 101725 Highland Road ♦ PO Box 1840La Center, WA 98629

La Center School District 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, gender 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Lauri Landerholm, Civil Rights Coordinator, 2001 NE Lockwood Creek Road, La Center, 360-263-2136Matt Cooke, Title IX Officer, 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, 360-263-1700Carrie Lindsey, Section 504 Coordinator, PO Box 1840, La Center, 360-263-2131