Elementary Principal; Position

Position: Elementary Principal (Position to start July 1, 2026)
Position is open until filled. To be considered during the first round of screening, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026.

DEFINITION OF POSITION:The principal is the instructional leader of the school and directly responsible to the superintendent.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an instructional leader, the principal is a collaborating member of the Superintendent's and District leadership team, sharing responsibility for the overall success of the District's programs. A primary component of the position will be to provide the instructional leadership necessary to successfully promote an effective learning environment for students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds and to prepare students for college and career, including Washington State and Pullman Public School Academic Standards.

The essential job duties are as follows:

School Culture:
Influence, establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; provide leadership, vision and inspiration to staff and students; promote a culture of equity and excellence, setting high expectations for all students, particularly for those who have traditionally been vulnerable to failure

Ensure School Safety:
Lead the development and annual update of a comprehensive safe schools plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis response and recovery; plan for school safety; establish and maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment

Plan with Data:
Lead development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven plan for improvement of student achievement; plan for increasing student achievement using multiple student data elements

Align Curriculum:
Assist instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local learning goals; develop and promote teacher leadership for student success; lead staff in the analysis of student achievement data; develop school improvement and student academic achievement plans specific to the needs of students; implement and evaluate plans throughout the school year; maintain a primary focus on instruction to improve student achievement for all students while closing achievement gaps

Improve Instruction:
Monitor, assist and evaluate staff implementation of the school improvement plan, effective instruction and assessment practices; provide leadership and support for district improvement initiatives; evaluate teachers according to the eight state criteria established by E2

SSB 6696 and described by the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

Manage Resources:
Manage human and fiscal resources to accomplish student achievement goals; meet legal requirements and responsibilities in managing human and fiscal resources; select, hire, and supervise staff; provide professional development for staff based on evidence of student learning needs and successful operations of the school

Engage Communities:
Communicate and partner with school community members to promote student learning; create a sense of community through a collaborative culture that includes students, parents and the community at large to develop recommendations; ensure a school climate that promotes effective teaching and learning experiences for each and every child

Close Achievement Gaps:
Demonstrate commitment to closing achievement gaps; promote best practices in student learning and accelerating student achievement for diverse student populations; administer all programs, including state and federal special programs, effectively and according to established laws, guidelines, and best practices; monitor achievement and student growth data, adjusting plans accordingly to optimize student growth results

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in educational administration or related field

Washington State principal certification (or eligibility to obtain certification)

Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience

Three years of successful school-based leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful experience as an elementary school principal

Successful experience as a classroom teacher for five or more years at more than one level

Training and experience evaluating teaching using the eight Washington State criteria established in E2

SSB 6696 and the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching

Training and experience administering special education, ELL and Title I school-wide programs

Allowable substitutions:
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that is deemed to provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job responsibilities may be allowed at the Superintendent's discretion. Certification requirements must be met.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

Vision:
Communicate a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; make the vision sharable by everyone; encourage distributive leadership among teachers and support staff; inspire and motivate an entire staff

Collaborative Goal…