First Screening: Feb 8, 2027
Position Closes: Feb 1, 2027
$166,269 - $173,090 for 2026-27 school year
Bilingual English/ Spanish Required
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS
Dual Language Elementary School Assistant Principal
AFFILIATION: Exempt
SALARY LEVEL: Assistant Principal- Elementary $166,269 - 173,090
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal or designee
Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) purposefully prepares every student for success by ensuring inclusion and belonging, providing high-quality instruction, and empowering learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. This mission commits us to the success of each student and affirms our responsibility to create learning environments where all students - across every background, language, and identity - can belong, dream, and achieve.
To fulfill this purpose, we recognize the need to confront and transform inequitable systems, structures, and practices that have historically limited access and opportunity, particularly for students of color and other marginalized groups. Guided by our core values and the commitments outlined in the new MVSD Strategic Plan, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity, ensuring that race, ethnicity, culture, language, or circumstance no longer predict student outcomes. By centering equity, inclusion, and rigorous, culturally responsive learning, we hold ourselves collectively accountable for preparing every student to reach their highest potential and to thrive as empowered, capable, and future-ready graduates.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Principal at Little Mountain Elementary School supports the Principal in providing instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadership within a dual language learning environment. This role plays a critical part in advancing the school’s Spanish–English dual language program by supporting high-quality instruction, bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competence for all students. The Assistant Principal collaborates closely with staff, students, families, and the broader community to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging school climate grounded in respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. Responsibilities include supporting instructional improvement and curriculum alignment in both languages, promoting data-informed decision-making, strengthening family and community partnerships, leading restorative and preventative student discipline practices, and ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. The Assistant Principal leads with an equity lens to close opportunity gaps and ensure that all students - particularly historically underserved learners - receive the instruction and support needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the effective administration of Little Mountain Elementary School and advances district and school goals within a dual language learning environment. The Assistant Principal provides instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadership to ensure high-quality teaching, student success, and a positive, inclusive school culture. Key responsibilities include:
School Leadership and Administration
- Assist the Principal in the general administration and daily operations of the school, including implementation of district initiatives, school improvement plans, and assigned administrative duties.
- Confer regularly with the Principal to align leadership actions, priorities, and decision-making.
- Serve as an effective and collaborative member of the school and district administrative teams.
- Manage time, responsibilities, and competing priorities independently and effectively.
Instructional Leadership and Dual Language Program Support
- Provide leadership and support for the Spanish–English dual language instructional model, ensuring fidelity to a 90/10 immersion framework.
- Experience or knowledge in dual language programming, language acquisition, and bilingual development to lead and support equitable instructional practices in service of the academic success of multilingual students.
- Support staff in designing and implementing engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive instruction in both English and Spanish.
- Assist teachers with curriculum alignment to local, state, and national standards and support aligned assessment practices.
- Use the district-adopted instructional framework to observe instruction, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with staff to develop student growth plans and identify appropriate sources of evidence for instructional impact.
- Promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence through instructional practices and schoolwide initiatives.
Equity, Culture, and Climate
- Lead with an equity lens to ensure all students - particularly historically underserved and marginalized populations - receive appropriate instruction, access, and support.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in leadership practices, policies, and daily interactions.
- Foster a positive, inclusive school climate that promotes belonging, respect, kindness, and high expectations for all students.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds of students and families.
- Build and sustain collaborative, respectful, and authentic relationships with students, staff, and families.
Student Support, Discipline, and Safety
- Lead and support an effective student discipline system that emphasizes preventative, restorative, and proactive approaches.
- Promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical safety for students and staff.
- Use diplomacy, tact, and effective communication to de-escalate conflict and resolve concerns.
- Support classroom instruction by addressing student needs and removing barriers to learning.
- Supervise student activities, athletics, special events, and student leadership programs to support positive student engagement and school culture.
Data-Informed Decision-Making and Closing Opportunity Gaps
- Analyze and interpret multiple data sources to inform instructional practices, school improvement planning, and student support systems.
- Monitor student academic progress, language development, and growth in both English and Spanish.
- Identify barriers contributing to opportunity and achievement gaps and support the development of coherent plans to address and close those gaps.
- Use evidence of student growth to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional and programmatic initiatives.
Family and Community Engagement
- Develop and maintain strong school–family–community partnerships that support student learning and well-being.
- Engage families in culturally responsive ways, with particular attention to bilingual communication and accessibility.
- Utilize community resources to enrich educational programs and promote a sense of belonging for students and families.
Compliance, Professionalism, and Growth
- Support compliance with district, state, and federal laws, policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Model professionalism, integrity, honesty, and ethical leadership.
- Demonstrate approachability, a positive and energetic demeanor, and a willingness to listen.
- Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in professional learning, meetings, workshops, and the review of current educational research.
- Perform all other duties as assigned in support of school and district priorities.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
- Washington State principal certification
- Three years of successful teaching/certificated experience at elementary level
- Five years of successful elementary administrative school-based experience preferred
- Commitment to social justice and equity
- K-12 Principal Certification
- Experience with Special Education programs preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish required: Proficiency will be confirmed with testing
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Criminal background clearance
- Professional experience verification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand, and walk, bend neck and back, squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 lbs, must frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 100 lbs.
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 of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video displays. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related experience.
Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant. Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.