Principal, Education Administration

PRINCIPAL – CEDAR HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Reports To:

Asst. Superintendent
Bargaining Unit: SKAP
Department:
Admin-Cedar Heights MS
Salary

Schedule:

SKAP 25/26

Employment Type:

Certificated Admin
Salary Range: $178,689- $188,101
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Hours per Day: 8.0
Days per Year: 248 (+12 Holidays) = 260

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments:
The Middle School Principal position is for the  school year and the contract begins July 1, 2026.

Cedar Heights Middle School is one of three middle schools in the South Kitsap School District, serving approximately 715 students in grades six through eight. At Cedar Heights, we believe every student matters. Our mission is to empower each learner to exceed academic standards, pursue lifelong learning, build positive relationships with self and others, and live with integrity, honesty, and respect.

We are committed to inspiring excellence and shaping futures through rigorous instruction, meaningful relationships, and a culture of high expectations and support. Our staff is dedicated to knowing every student well—academically, socially, and emotionally. We prioritize building strong relationships, identifying and responding to individual needs, and using a variety of instructional strategies to ensure access and growth for all learners.

We hold students accountable for their learning while also providing the structures, interventions, and extended learning opportunities necessary for their success. Instruction at Cedar Heights is grounded in deep content knowledge and designed to cultivate critical thinking through inquiry, integration of ideas, and authentic application of learning. We actively monitor individual student growth, develop targeted plans to support development, and empower students to use their own achievement data to set goals and take ownership of their future aspirations.

The Principal of Cedar Heights Middle School is expected to champion this vision, foster a culture where every student thrives, and lead with a steadfast belief that excellence and opportunity are possible for all.

• Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
• Academic background in staff supervision, staff development, and curriculum instruction
• Experience with trauma‑informed practices
• Experience with supporting diverse student populations
• Leadership experience with special education programs preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years successful middle school teaching or support experience preferred

• Be an effective leader and a strong advocate for the District goals and vision
• Support the development of a learning organization that embraces the education of all students
• Provide instructional leadership and guidance for the middle school program
• Promote and support a collaborative school culture
• Operate with genuine concern for the welfare of all students, staff, parents, and the community
• Make connections with a focus on building relationships with all students, staff, and community
• Seek staff, student, parent/guardian and community input in planning, developing and implementing change processes
• Subscribe to a shared decision‑making model
• Participate in the selection and the continued professional growth of all staff
• Implement, manage, and…