This position is for the 2024-25 School Year

GROUP:   Certificated Substitutes 

SALARY:  Certificated Substitute Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non -Exempt

WORKDAYS PER FISCAL YEAR:  on-call 

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SUMMARY: The Guest Administrator position provides the support to the schools leadership and management of all aspects of the school

ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS: Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include the following:

1. Supports the instructional leadership for school staff; supports in articulating clear mission and vision of the school as well as clear expectation of students and staff; uses strategies that appreciate and recognize diversity; observes teaching and gives regular and on-going feedback based on Best Practices Instructional strategies; accesses resources and people to assist instructional staff; supports in providing professional development needs of teachers and staff; is knowledgeable about and complies with all relevant State and Federal Laws, Board Policies, and contracts.

2. Supports in the supervision and evaluation of school staff; models school standards of ethics and professionalism; visits classrooms and uses observation data to give feedback to teachers and to document performance; takes appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in misconduct; encourages staff to engage in learning; increases understanding and use of best professional practices.

3. Maintains a safe and orderly environmenttakes quick and appropriate action when student or staff safety is at stake; maintains and monitors safety and order by being accessible and visible in hallways, on playgrounds, during arrival/dismissal of students, etc.; maintains a clean and orderly school site; consistently follows through with reasonable judgment.

4. Supports a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; fosters, recognizes, and supports ethnic, cultural, gender, economic and human diversity throughout the school community, while striving to provide fair and equitable treatment and consideration for all; establishes positive relationships with teachers, staff, parents and students with an attitude of appreciation, respect, and the highest level of professionalism; acknowledges employees who exceed performance expectations; provides for school, students, staff celebrations so high performance, customs and traditions can be honored; promotes, maintains and fosters a harassment free environment.

5. Assists in administering and managing human resources; seeks assistance from the administration team in a collaborative manner; assists in making day-to-day decisions needed to run the school.

6. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE for Certificated roles:

Master’s degree with a major in Education Administration or appropriate related field

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate

Valid Washington State Principal Certificate

Successful experience as a classroom teacher Successful experience as a principal/assistant principal

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE for Non-Certificated roles:

Five (5) years of successful management experience 

Work experience in a school/school district

Skills in supervising, leading, motivating and evaluating staff

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Current or recent experience working with Native Americans or other similar diverse populations

Knowledge of or experience with: AVID, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Restorative Practices, Project GLAD, Project Based Learning

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ability to maintain a successful criminal background clearance

Successful and/or clear drug screening

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Council on August 26, 2021 confirmed their directive legally requiring all Chief Leschi Schools employees to be fully vaccinated no later than October 29, 2021.  Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation.  Please reach out to the HR Office at HR@leschischools.orgfor information on medical

KNOWLEDGE OF: Knowledge and ability to gather, analyze, and use data to create, evaluate, and manage a school budget plan; involve staff and community in developing the budget plan; of laws related to special areas (ASB, special programs, grants); in recruiting and securing the best applicants for the job; use effective staff development and improvement strategies; of effective practices, rules and regulations, related to staff supervision, coaching, and evaluation; to take someone through probation and nonrenewal; effectively conduct and confront difficult issues and discussions; focus school financial and human resources on teaching and learning.

ABILITY TO: Take initiative and work independently

Demonstrate commitment to the teaching profession and its code of ethics

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Manage a classroom effectively for optimum learning

Synthesize information and present it clearly and in an organized manner

Work with and relate to Native American children and serve as a positive role model

Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, multicultural environment, to include school staff and administrators, parents and community members Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality

Integrate cultural competencies in teaching Native American students

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures REPORTING

RELATIONSHIP: Superintendent or designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and/or walk; bend, stoop, twist, squat, and kneel; and use hands to finger, handle, feel and perform fine motor manipulations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything over the weight limits should be done as a two-person lift or with a mechanical lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors, occasionally working near visual displays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Chief Leschi Schools is an Equal Opportunity /M/F/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer, except as provided under the Indian Preference Act.