Grand Coulee Dam
The Grand Coulee Dam School District is located 90 miles west of Spokane and 70 miles north of Moses
Lake. Within a radius of five miles are four small towns with a total population of approximately 3,500 people.
Principal employers include the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian
Affairs and the Coulee Medical Center. Hunting, fishing, water sports, hiking, camping, and many other recreational activities are available.
Currently, there are 700 students enrolled in grades
K-12. The District employs approximately 45 certificated staff and 75 classified staff.
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Valid
Washington State Principal’s Certification
 Master’s Degree required
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Previous successful Administrative or Assistant
Principal experience
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Strong commitment of effective management principles
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Documented education/management experience
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Assist the Principal in the overall administration of the school and serve as an effective member of a strong administrative team
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Serve as principal in the absence of the principal(s)
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Assist the principal(s) or perform the observation and evaluation of certificated and classified employees as directed
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Assist in the selection, placement & orientation of staff
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Recommend personnel as appropriate for positions
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Assist in development of parent education programs
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Maintain high morale of students and staff
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Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills
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Manage a variety of school functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations
 Supervise the school’s extra-curricular and activities program
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Ability to work with staff, parents and students on issues, concerns and programs as needed
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Possess the knowledge and skills to facilitate the further development and integration of activities and special events into the overall school program
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Ability to successfully participate in team planning, programming and instructional activities
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Past training and experience in the application of the
TPEP model for teacher evaluation – Marzano Model preferred
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Assist in coordination and articulation of curriculum between all grade levels
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Good listening skills
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Approachable by parents, students and staff
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Creative problem solver and decision maker
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Interacts with students and demonstrates a caring attitude
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Encourages and plans for acknowledgment of achievement by all students and staff
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Demonstrates respect for all staff personnel
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Respects idea sharing
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Fosters mutual respect among both staff and students
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Previous experience working with minorities is highly desirable. Working with Native American youth is preferable

CONTRACT AND BENEFITS:
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Salary Range: In accordance with Administrative
Salary Schedule
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190 day contract beginning August 25, 2015 (approx.)
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Fringe Benefits as accorded to district certificated staff
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
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Position will be open until filled
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Upon completion of the screening process, interviews will be scheduled
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
 Letter of interest including applicant’s background, experience and success that supports the
“qualifications” listed in this brochure
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Completed district application summary and signature release form
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Completed resume
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Three professional references or up-to-date
Placement file and transcripts (unofficial acceptable)
For Further Information, Inquire Of:
Mandi Stack, Personnel Department mandis@gcdsd.org
509-633-2143 ext. 211
Grand Coulee Dam School District 301-J
110 Stevens Street
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
The Grand Coulee Dam School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, economic status, gender, sexual orientation including gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, age, disability,
Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran status. This holds true for all district employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640
Officer and ADA, or Section 504 coordinator, 110 Stevens Ave., Coulee Dam
WA 99116 (509) 633-2143.
Joette Barry, Chair
Carla Marconi
Ken Stanger