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Principal, Washington School Burlingame School District seeks an Energetic, Innovative, and Visionary Leader who is willing to accept a multi-faceted leadership opportunity at a unique TK - Grade 5 Elementary School. Compensation: $113,343 (step 1) to $152,062 (step 16) with $1,000 for Masters and $1000 for Doctorate; comprehensive H & W package. Total of 16 steps on salary schedule. Placement on salary schedule is based on experience. Work days: 210 days Closing Date: March 5, 2017, 4:30 pm To apply: Please go to www.edjoin.org, under Burlingame School District (Certificated Management – Elementary School Principal Level.) or use this link in your web browser. Please address questions to Victoria Ouye at vouye@burlingameschools.org. Job Description The candidate selected for the position will, under the direction of the Superintendent, provide leadership in all aspects of the school’s operation. Responsibilities for the school site leader shall include, but not be restricted to the following: • implement a site-based, shared decision-making philosophy • provide support for teachers • develop staff leadership • provide curriculum leadership based on research and State Frameworks • instill partnership between students, teachers, parents and community • empower teachers and parents to fulfill school vision • be responsible and accountable for school learning climate • develop and maintain a positive school climate and high staff morale • provide quality communication Desirable Qualifications Desire to make the school the best it can be. Knowledge of: • child growth and development • current research, theories and practices dealing with curriculum development, instructional technology, teaching methodologies, and restructuring • staff development models • current general management theories and effective practices, collective bargaining, school laws, finance and budgeting • special education laws and regulations Demonstrated ability to: • effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate curriculum • manage personnel and evaluation procedures • adapt curriculum effectively to meet student population needs • utilize various forms of student assessment for program refinement • develop program for students of diverse backgrounds • motivate staff, create positive school climate and staff morale • effectively utilize wide variety of resources and outside student support services • understand what is happening in the classroom • work as a team member • be computer literate Personal Skills and Qualities • High standards of ethics, integrity and personal conduct. • Reputation for warmth, open-mindedness, capacity to listen, respect for human dignity, genuine interest in people. • High-level skills in verbal and written communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and interpersonal relations. • High level of conceptual skills. • Be a collaborative, interest-based leader • Understand concepts of professional learning communities. • Understand the challenges and opportunities of a high performing school. • Recognize and celebrate the strength and accomplishments of the school community. • Be an instructional leader. • Build trust and a positive school culture. • Possess excellent communication skills. • Integrate technology into instruction and practice. • A life long learner. • Sense of humor and enthusiasm. • Speak Spanish (preferred) Administrative Experience preferred. About Burlingame School District Burlingame School District is located on the beautiful San Francisco Peninsula within easy commuting distance of San Francisco and many other areas serving educational, cultural, and recreational interests. Burlingame School District features six TK-5 elementary schools and one 6-8 intermediate school totaling an enrollment of approximately 3500 students. These neighborhood schools provide high quality instruction and attention to each child's needs. Programs, which include a Spanish Immersion program for grades K-8 and Project Based Learning for grades 6-8, are characterized by cooperative learning, small group instruction, and peer tutoring, direct design thinking and 21st Century learning and integration of technology. Excellence is our goal and our schools rank at the highest level in the California State Testing measures To apply: Complete BSD Edjoin Administrative Application, attach Letter of Intent, Resume, 3 Letters of Reference, Copies of Credentials. Questions: vouye@burlingameschools.org. Administrative experience preferred.