Job Description
Description This is a Building Administrator posting for The Community School for the 2026-27 school year. For consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2026 SALARY: $131,971-$157,579. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit. As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. Responsibilities Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school and programs. Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement. Collaborate with other district departments and schools to inform and promote virtual opportunities and supports for students and staff. Collaborate with instructional staff to design and deliver virtual courses and supplemental resources. Coordinate the implementation of the ALE laws. Provide leadership and supervision of the instructional technology programs in order to support and improve student learning. Analyze and interpret school-level data; work with staff to develop School Improvement Plans that contain strategies to improve student learning. Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations. Lead diverse staff, student body, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the improvement of student learning. Lead staff in development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning. Set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and student/staff needs. Establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for all students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students. Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of culturally competent and diverse school staff. Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned building personnel and engage staff in the development of professional growth activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs in order to improve student learning. Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program. Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices, and routines. Oversee the school's extracurricular program. Supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building. Plan and develop the school's budget with input from staff, allocate and adjust fiscal and material resources, assure timely completion of reports, and record maintenance for all school programs. Provide for effective staff communication-collaborate and resolve conflicts with others. Work with district partners to support virtual programming. Work cooperatively with other administrators-advise school director and other appropriate district administrators of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program. Qualifications A Washington State principals' credential, or the ability to obtain one. Experience in virtual learning. Six years successful credentialed experiences including a minimum of three years in teaching. Administrative experience beyond the internship is strongly preferred. Successful candidates usually have served in an assistant principal or other administrative role prior to making application to our building administrator positions. A deep understanding of, passion for, and the motivation to carry out the mission of public education. Required three years as a Principal, assistant principal, or other administrative position in a mid to large-size school or school district. A broad understanding of virtual programs and resources. Knowledge of implementation of th