Elementary Principal

The mission of Aberdeen School District is to be a premier learning community that expects and achieves excellence for all students. Schools should provide a positive learning environment in which all students develop their individual potential. Providing students with the skills to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens is our ultimate goal.

McDermoth Elementary School has a student population of approximately 310 students in preschool through fifth grade. The staff includes approximately 35 qualified and experienced certificated and classified individuals who are committed to providing the best educational opportunities to a diverse student population.

The Aberdeen School District serves the educational needs of nearly 3000 students from preschool through high school. The school district has five elementary schools, one junior high, one traditional high school, and one alternative high school. Voters in the Aberdeen community have a long history of supporting school measures.

Aberdeen is located 45 miles west of the state capital, Olympia, near the Pacific Ocean. With a population of 17,040, Aberdeen is the largest city in Grays Harbor County. Its rural setting offers affordable housing, easy commutes, and a good environment for families. Residents enjoy many year-round recreational activities including hiking, kayaking, clam digging, hunting, fishing, golfing, sailing and surfing.

• Successful experience at the elementary level
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective discipline within a restorative framework
• Ability to set priorities, make difficult decisions and follow through
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective communication with all stakeholders
• Exemplify professionalism, integrity, and organization
• Commitment to all students and ability to implement MTSS
• Ability to foster relationships with students, staff, and parents based on a high degree of trust, collaboration, and respect
• Familiarity with Special Education and English Learners

• Provide supervision and leadership to create a safe and supportive school environment conducive to teaching and learning which acknowledges the needs and concerns of staff, students, and parents
• Responsible for assisting in the interviewing and selection of building employees in coordination with District administration and site-based selection committees
• Keep current in educational issues with an awareness of research, reform, curriculum, technology, instruction, and assessment methods. Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, adoption, and implementation of curricular decisions based on District and state guidelines and policies. Identify needs for additional books, materials, equipment, and curriculum development projects
• Ensure effective and efficient use of building personnel, resources, and physical facilities
• Participate in student IEP meetings and monitors implementation of programs
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support for student discipline and behavior programs. Coordinate efforts with support services to ensure a consistent and positive approach that is beneficial to students
• Ensure coordination and supervision of all student activities to include student government, clubs, publications, extra‑curricular sports, activities, and fundraisers
• Promote the use of technology in curriculum, instruction, communication, and the daily operation of the school
• Ensure school website is current
• Model integrity and ethical behavior
• Participate actively as a member of the district’s leadership team
• Act as a liaison between the school, law enforcement agencies, and courts in student‑related matters. Refers and/or work with local social and health service organizations
• Facilitate positive communication with students, staff, parents, community including volunteers
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents in making appropriate school‑based decisions, using and promoting effective problem‑solving techniques
• Administer District policies and procedures. Complies with District, State, and Federal regulations relating to school operation
• Assist with the fiscal operation of assigned school, including management of ASB funds. Interacts with students to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level
• Promote McDermoth Elementary through public relations and community involvement.
• Coordinate building in‑service and staff development programs
• Be visible and involved in all aspects of the school including the organization and supervision of extra‑curricular programs
• Attend School Board meetings. Present information when appropriate. Attend other meetings as required
• Perform other assignments as directed by the superintendents

Valid Washington State Principal Certificate

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate