POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

PRINCIPALLake Stevens High School

Position SummaryThe principal is responsible for providing leadership, support, direction and accountability. This includes effective communication, the supervision and evaluation of staff, coordination of the instructional program, responsibility for other administrative duties as assigned, and the promotion of the educational development of each student.

The principal will also work to achieve the goals identified in district’s Foundation for Excellence.

Qualification Requirements• Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Washington

State Principal’s certificate prior to start of work year• Skills in instructional leadership and mentoring• Experience and knowledge with the Common Core

and other state standards, curriculum alignment, school improvement planning and data-driven decision-making

• Knowledge of school law and finance, state and federal legislation, personnel practices and technology

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

Salary and BenefitsThe district offers a competitive salary of $131,334 to $139,332 DOE and a comprehensive benefit package. The work year is 223 days with 12 holidays and 25 vacation days.

About Lake Stevens High SchoolLake Stevens High School (LSHS) is the ninth-largest high school in the state of Washington with 1,619 students in grades 10-12. Lake Stevens School District is proud to have the highest on-time graduation rate of any school district in Snohomish County.

In August we will launch a 1:1 Chromebook Program for all students. These educational tools will be used in class and at home.

StaffLSHS has 85 certificated teachers and support professionals assisted by 70 paraeducators and support staff, guided by one principal and four associate principals. On average LSHS teachers have 16 years of teaching experience and more than 69 percent have a master’s degree.

StudentsAlthough large, the high school’s student body keeps a close family feeling through an impressive number of activities and athletics. LSHS has more than 35 clubs and 20 varsity athletic teams. Last school year, 576 students participated in athletics and more than 300 participated in clubs.

The following data reflects the percentage of LSHS students benefitting from supplemental programs:• Free or Reduced Meals: 21.7%• Special Education: 10.6%• Transitional Bilingual: 0.8%• Average Class Size: 27Student Ethnic Composition• American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.9%• Asian: 4.9%• Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: 0.3%• Black/African American: 2.1%• Hispanic/Latino of any race(s): 11.6%• White: 75.2%• Two or More Races: 4.9%

Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and RCW 28A.640 “Sex Equity,” and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX Officer, Ken Collins, or ADA Compliance Officer and Sec-tion 504 Compliance Officer, Miriam Tencate, 425-335-1500.

Assessment scoresLSHS has a tradition of academic excellence by scoring above state averages in all academic areas. LSHS reading scores are 6.5 percent above state average. In the area of reading 89.1 percent of students meeting state standard. LSHS writing scores are 5.4 percent above the state average with 90.7 percent of students meeting state standard. In math, students exceed state average in the End-of-Course (EOC) Algebra Exam by 6.7 percent with a passage rate of 85.9 percent and exceeded the state average in EOC 2 Geometry with 81 percent of our students passing the state assessments. In science, students continue to post scores that are substantially above state average. Student scores exceeded the state with 88 percent passing state assessments. This is 18 percent above the state average.

Application ProceduresPlease apply online at www.lkstevens.wednet.edu. In addition to the online application, submit a letter of intent, narrative statement, resume, three letters of recommendation, and copies of transcripts and certifications.

Applicant Selection Timeline• Position opened June 1, applications due by

June 15• Applicant screening June 16 and 17• Initial interviews week of June 20• Secondary interviews and community forum

week of June 27• Candidate selection July 1

FacilityLake Stevens High School was built in 1979 and completed a major addition and remodel in 1996. In February 2016, Lake Stevens voters approved a $116 million school construction bond, which includes major renovation and expansion of LSHS. Construction will begin in 2018 will happen in phases while students and staff are on campus. Beginning this fall, staff members and students will be engaged in a pre-design process with the selected architect and a planning team. For more information, visit the school district website.