Executive Director of Student Achievement

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Executive Director of Student Achievement for the Chehalis School District for the 2026-27 school year. The position begins July 1, 2026. The position is open until filled. For best consideration, apply by March 5, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover letter including personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position
• Three (3) Reference Letters
• Copy of Valid Washington State Administrator Certificate
• Copies of academic transcripts

The Executive Director of Student Achievement serves as the district’s executive leader responsible for student outcomes and postsecondary readiness. This role provides strategic leadership for the district’s 75 by 35 goal, ensures coherence across instructional systems, and drives accountability for district wide student achievement results leading to postsecondary credential attainment.

• Work closely with the Superintendent as a member of the District Leadership Team and building administrators
• Lead development, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district wide student achievement priorities
• Translate Board and Superintendent priorities into actionable strategies
• Establish and oversee achievement metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Monitor progress and ensure transparent reporting
• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement priorities
• Supervise principals with an instructional focus
• Set expectations for instructional leadership and school improvement planning
• Support alignment of school practices with district goals to include career and college readiness
• Ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning with district priorities and policy
• Oversee instructional grants and categorical programs including LAP, Title programs, and Multilingual Learner services
• Supervise Student Achievement Team
• Oversee budgets associated with student achievement
• Ensure alignment, fidelity, and impact evaluation
• Coordinate with higher education, community organizations, and philanthropic partners to advance student achievement and postsecondary pathways
• Provide executive oversight of the Technology Department, including instructional technology systems and district SIS, and supervise the Director of Technology to ensure alignment with student achievement, data integrity, and reporting
• Serve as the district lead for multiple student centered compliance mandates

• Consistently applies board policies and administrative regulations, laws, contracts, and budget/financial accountability applicable to staff, students, and parents
• Evaluates educational programs for effectiveness
• Provides for public relations with the school community and ensures communication and feedback
• Maintains appropriate administrative credentials. Continues professional preparation and advanced training. Holds membership in professional organizations; participates and teaches in workshops and seminars, when possible
• Communicates and cooperates with other administrators to achieve district goals
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

• Master’s Degree and appropriate and valid Washington State Administrative Credential and certification
• Successful teaching or equivalent classroom/program experience
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management qualities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws dealing with public education
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and educational program management
• Minimum five years prior administrative experience preferred

Based on 260 days, to include 219 work days, 13 holidays, and 28 vacation days, with a salary range of $158,729-$176,366. Terms and conditions are established by the district administrators’ agreement.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefit. To be eligible, a person must work 630 hours in the school year. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments.

Paid time off and VEBA are also benefits outlined in the Administrator Employment Agreement.

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical…