Contracts Administration Director jobs in Yakima, WA

                                                                WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #73

                                                                    POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                                                     POSITION AVAILABLE TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY OR BY JULY 1, 2022

POSITION TITLE:                    Director of Student Support Services

CLASSIFICATION:                  District Certificated Administrator

                                               FLSA Exempt

REPORTS TO:                         Superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Full time, year around, 260 day contract; 30 days vacation; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; VEBA Medical Savings; Longevity incentive after five years;

POSITION SUMMARY: Wahluke School District is seeking an experienced administrator to develop and direct the department of Student Support Services. This person will be responsible for grants such as but not limited to: AWARE, COPS, OSSI. Provide support for school administrators in school culture development, social emotional learning, and in the prevention, intervention and responses to student behavior, conduct and discipline. This will require the integration and coordination of services within and outside of the schools; policy development and interpretation to meet District, State, and Federal program requirements and needs; acting as the District Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Compliance Officer and 504 Coordinator;  promoting positive school cultures.  Act as the program director for PreK-12 academic counseling services; district-wide Safety & Security program; student & staff health services; community and family outreach. This administrator will serve as a member of the leadership team to help develop and implement District initiatives. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES 

• Current Washington State Administrative certificate with Principal, Program or Superintendent endorsement
• Master's degree in educational leadership or related to the job field.
• Three years of successful school district administrative experience or organizations related to education. Experience as a principal is highly desireable.  Candidates with less administrative experience will be considered based on related experiences. 
• Background and knowledge of educational student support services, counseling and guidance, prevention programs, truancy prevention, health services, discipline processes, related parent education programs desirable.
• Strong academic preparation in related field.
• Proven successful departmental/building management and leadership.
• Professional knowledge and skills to build a structure of relationships so all children have the opportunity to learn and achieve their potential.

• Must have understanding and knowledge of the characteristics of a rural, growing, diverse educational program.
• Desire to become civically engaged and live in our community.
• High level of personal energy, a positive outlook, approachable, visible, accessible, individual who demonstrates honesty, integrity, dependability, fairness and a sense of humor.
• A caring individual, who respects, values and places the academic needs of all students as the priority of the school district.
• An excellent listener and communicator who actively encourages staff, students and parents to participate in school related matters.
• An individual with proficient skill and knowledge in using educational technology.
• A leader who promotes success for students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. 
• Capable of setting direction, articulating a vision, establishing high performance expectations and gaining group acceptance of goals.
• Desire to achieve outstanding results and the task-oriented actions required for success.
• Ability to motivate and influence the thinking and behavior of others to obtain desired results.
• Competent problem solver - including analysis of data to inform decisions, making clear logical plans that people can follow.
• Self Confident - staying visibly focused, committed, and self-assured despite the challenges of department improvement efforts.
• Provide leadership in developing the necessary climate for change and growth within the school.
• Attend trainings in and out of district that support district initiatives. Ability and willingness to attend trainings/conferences that may require distant and/or overnight travel.
• A people developer-motivating, supporting and challenging employees.
• Experienced and willing to present effective professional development to certified and classified staff.
• Evidence of successful collaborative work with Administrative teammates.
• As per the Governor's mandate, all public school employees must provide proof of being fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus or have a valid religious or medical exemption on file with the district.
• Bilingual Spanish desirable.

 The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on a basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorable discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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 in our programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated your groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to; Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator at jhaak@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477; Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director at lleitz@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565: Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director at dgarza@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565.  School District address:  411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA  99349