Description

Wahluke School District #73

Elementary Assistant Principal;  Saddle Mt. Elementary, Grades 1-3                                     

The Board of Directors of the Wahluke School District is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the position of Elementary Assistant Principal to begin July 1, 2026 or upon hire. Available Immediately.  Position open until filled.  

 Assignment Summary___________________

Serve as a building leader responsible for all student and building issues.  Provide leadership to build and sustain a culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff and maximize student learning. Responsible for the quality of the school's climate and the conditions for learning. Responsible to support social-emotional learning, PBIS, and student success using  Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).  Support teacher development using the 5D+ evaluation protocols. All administrative staff provide expertise and guidance in the infusion of technology in the educational program.  Develop and maintain positive rapport with students, staff, parents, and the community to build a structure of relationships so that all children have equitable access to the opportunity to learn. Assist to build, articulate, and communicate a vision of the school’s direction. Must be able to identify and strengthen related supports to improve student achievement using data and enhancing parent and family engagement.  Provide staff development to enhance staff abilities to meet diverse learning needs and promote staff and student recognition.  Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, equitable, and effective learning environment. Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; collaboration in the design and implementation of district initiatives, student attendance, discipline, shared staff supervision, shared extra-curricular supervisor, SIP participant; student handbook, work with juvenile services,  building/safety issues, student supervision schedules, ASB oversight/Advisor,  overall day-to-day operation of the school. Serve as a member of the Administration Team.  Provide and maintain accurate records and reports as required by law and district operations. Other responsibilities to meet goals and mission of the school and district.   

 Contract Provisions                                                  

Placement will be on the District Principal/Administrator Salary Schedule, #122,000-$134,000. Contracts begin July 1st, 215 working days, 5 TRI days, ability to work twelve additional per diem compensated days.  AWSP Membership paid, Cell Phone Stipend, Longevity stipend earned after 5 years of service starting at 2% of base pay. 

Saddle Mt. Elementary School, Grades 1-3                        

Saddle Mt. has 33 members of the teaching staff and 18 support staff with a student enrollment of  463. Saddle Mt. Elementary offers many academic and program opportunities to prepare our students for success including Bilingual program, Migrant services, Highly Capable, Dual Language, Response to Intervention, Multi Tiered Services, PBIS, and Special Education services.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

Valid Washington State Principal Certification and teaching certificate.
Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field is preferred. 
Successful elementary level Principal experience or comparable experience preferred. 
Minimum of 3 years successful elementary teaching experience preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.