Assistant Principal - Cedarcrest Middle School (Open until Filled)

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE Continuing Position - 8.0 hours per day - 260 days per year (includes 28 vacation days and 12 holidays)

Reports To: Superintendent and/or assigns

Salary: Salary Schedule Administrator B - Administrator 2 at

Account Code: 0100-23-2110-1217-6200-0000-0 95%

3400-23-2110-1217-1620-0000-0 5%

Position Description:

The Assistant Principal provides collaborative, student-centered leadership in partnership with the Principal, staff, students, and families to continuously improve teaching and learning. This role is grounded in the Marysville School District's promise that all students are prepared for their future through inclusive, high-quality learning, strong partnerships, and a foundation of trust.

The Assistant Principal's primary focus is to strengthen daily classroom instruction to ensure high levels of academic growth and achievement for every student. Through coaching, feedback, and data-informed decision-making, the Assistant Principal supports educators in implementing effective, equitable instructional practices.

Working closely with the Principal, the Assistant Principal shares responsibility for leading the overall school program and cultivating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This includes advancing all components of the instructional system-curriculum, teaching practices, and assessment-while maintaining high expectations, integrity, and accountability. Importantly, this position utilizes state and district data to assess student learning and performance outcomes and to adjust classroom support and instruction accordingly.

The Assistant Principal demonstrates a deep understanding of and prioritizes teaching and learning. Along with the Principal, will actively create the conditions in which educators thrive, and students succeed. This includes fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility for student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Administrator credential with Principal endorsement required
• Valid Washington State Teaching certificate
• Successful teaching and instructional leadership experience
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint
• Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required trainings within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Desired Skills:

• Drives measurable gains in student achievement, engagement, and postsecondary readiness
• Designs master schedules that expand access to rigorous instruction, targeted support, and meaningful learning opportunities for all students
• Uses data to identify student needs, monitor progress, intervene early, and close opportunity and achievement gaps
• Leads implementation of research-based instructional practices that improve student learning and growth
• Builds and sustains a student-centered, data-driven culture focused on continuous improvement
• Coaches teachers to improve instruction, resulting in observable gains in student performance and engagement
• Ensures equitable, inclusive learning environments where every student is known, supported, and challenged
• Establishes clear, consistent expectations for student behavior that foster safe, respectful, and productive learning environments
• Partners with students and families from diverse backgrounds to support student success and well-being
• Uses student voice and feedback to inform school improvement and strengthen engagement
• Aligns curriculum, assessment, and instruction to ensure high levels of learning for every student
• Leads targeted supports for students most at risk, improving outcomes for historically underserved groups
• Fosters collaboration among staff to improve instructional practices and student results
• Communicates effectively with a focus on student growth, progress, and success
• Promotes college, career, and life readiness through high-quality instruction and student support systems
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Essential Job Functions:

• Actively participate in district-provided, job-embedded professional learning to continuously improve leadership and instructional practice
• Supervise, support, and evaluate instructional and operational staff to improve teaching quality and student outcomes
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment by actively monitoring student activities and school climate
• Foster a positive, respectful, and welcoming school culture by partnering with students, families, staff, and the community, which results in strong outcomes for students.
• Oversee student attendance, behavior, wellness, and extracurricular programs to promote engagement and achievement.
• Allocate and manage resources to meet legal requirements and maximize impact on instruction and student learning.
• Lead and support continuous improvement of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Use data to inform decisions, strengthen programs, and improve outcomes for all students.
• Uphold and maintain safe, well-managed school operations and facilities
• Build strong, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community
• Communicate effectively and maintain consistent, professional interactions with all stakeholders
• Establish and maintain professional rapport and visibility with students
• Comply with all district policies, procedures, and the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of finger and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; and must be able to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, and lift to assist a student with personal care. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in this work environment is acceptable and may vary with daily activity, but will remain within acceptable limits.

Evaluation:

The Principal shall be evaluated periodically by the Superintendent and/or members of the Teaching and Learning Executive Team, pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions as aligned to the AWSP Leadership Framework.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all

applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex

(including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

• Civil Rights: Executive Director of Human Resources; ...
• Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources; ...
• Title IX:Executive Director of Human Resources; ...
• Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; ...

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at .... You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

The Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

Classification History:

Job description developed July 2007.

Job description revised April 2011.

Job description revised July 2012.

Job description revised May 2013.

Job description revised June 2014.

Job description revised November 2017.

Job description revised September 2023.

Job description revised May 2026.