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Arcadia Elementary School Requirements: • Washington State administrative credential • Masters degree • At least 5 years successful teaching experience (background in elementary education preferred) • 3+ years previous administrative and/or bldg. leadership experience is highly desirable For additional information contact Travis Hanson, Superintendent - (509) 464.5500 Official posting (including more specific description of duties and responsibilities) and application materials are available at http://www.dpsd.org POSITION CLOSES APRIL 6th Deer Park School District Principal ANNOUNCES AN ADMINISTRATIVE OPENING Arcadia Elementary School offers a unique intermediate setting, serving over 450 young learners in grades 3 through 5. Staff at Arcadia Elementary have the opportunity to focus on the specific needs of intermediate learners, solidifying and building upon critical foundational skills, assets, and attributes necessary for future success. Arcadia is home to 53 staff members working to support six 3rd grade classrooms and seven classrooms at grades 4 and 5. The PLC framework guides the weekly collaborative work of grade-level teams. Arcadia is a Title I building and utilizes a school-wide model to provide intervention supports. Staff at Arcadia have worked diligently at implementation of PBIS systems, emphasizing proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create a positive school environment. We’re looking for a student-centered, highly collaborative leader who knows how to have fun while working hard. The ideal candidate will be capable of effectively communicating (and further developing!) the school's vision and goals, managing and guiding analysis of school-wide assessment data, and routinely engaging families in our community. This person will be committed to providing strong instructional leadership and will offer encouragement and support to grade level teams as they use the PLC framework to identify and close gaps in learning for every student we serve. Deer Park, Washington is located in the beautiful Inland Northwest. Surrounded by fields, forests, lakes and wildlife, our city sits in the middle of a large valley just 15 miles north of Spokane. The school district encompasses the City of Deer Park and stretches north to Loon Lake and Newport school districts, west to Nine Mile Falls and Mary Walker school districts, east to Riverside School District, and South to Mead School District. Deer Park School District encompasses approximately 173 square miles and over 9,000 households. We serve 2500 students in a preschool through 12th grade system and offer comprehensive programs at every level to accommodate the diverse needs and interests of our students. Deer Park School District #414 is an equal opportunity employer. General Qualifications: • Energetic and enthusiastic team builder, focused on a vision for high levels of student learning. • Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication (with students, families and colleagues). • Experience successfully leading staff in teaching and learning initiatives. • Commitment to and understanding of the PLC Framework and data-driven improvement processes • Knowledge of PBIS models of discipline and demonstrated ability to create positive climates • Experience with both Title I & LAP programs • Experience with TPEP evaluation system • Ability to provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices leading to growth in student learning
