Principal, Elementary

Principal, Elementary

Cheney Public School District, located in Cheney, Washington.

Position posted through Cheney Public Schools.

• Job : 5520001
• Final date to receive applications
  :
  Feb 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted
  :
  Feb 02, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date
  :
  Jul 1, 2026

SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION
:
Elementary School Principal

SCHEDULE
: 212 workdays

LOCATION
: TBD

SUPERVISOR
:
Superintendent

POSITION TYPE
:
Certificated Administrator

COMPENSATION
: $147,120 - $173,601 (depending on experience) with supplemental compensation for PhD/EdD and annual reimbursement for professional growth. Pay is annualized over 12 months.

BENEFITS
:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid leave.

Cheney Public Schools serves approximately 5,300 students across 11 schools in the southwest region of Spokane County. The district is expanding, with a new elementary school opening in the 2027‑2028 school year.

The Elementary Principal will serve in a planning capacity for the opening of a new elementary school. Responsibilities include developing instructional vision, collaborating on enrollment, staffing, budgeting, participating in facility design, creating operational systems, recruiting staff, and engaging families and the broader community.

In addition, the Principal will provide administrative coverage within other district buildings and support district wide school leadership.

• Provide exceptional instructional leadership to a collaborative team of educators who are committed to ensuring all children achieve success in school and life.
• Possess a passion for teaching and learning, depth of knowledge of (P)
  K‑5 standards and instructional practices that support diverse learner contexts.
• Show ability to apply previous leadership experiences and best practices in dynamic school communities with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrate high‑level leadership, communicate expectations, support staff, and hold them accountable for building and district goals.
• Demonstrate excellent personal relationship skills and emotional intelligence.
• Design and implement a school improvement plan using a collaborative process responsive to state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of culturally competent instruction and assessment.
• Lead staff and group facilitation, assess classroom instruction, and improve instruction for dynamic learners.
• Understand Washington state standards and performance expectations.
• Apply creative thinking and problem solving to maintain high-quality teaching across all disciplines.
• Create schedules aligned with building and district goals, student needs, staff interests, and budget constraints.
• Prioritize investments in learning that contribute to student achievement.
• Maintain presence at school events and foster collaborative relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Implement effective student discipline methods consistent with state laws.
• Support a positive school climate based on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Promote a culture of valuing diversity and each member’s contribution.
• Know Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and associated frameworks.
• Participate in district‑wide resource work, grade‑level teams, community meetings, and parent groups.
• Use technology to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative applications (Google Suite, MS Office, iObservation, Skyward).
• Understand school law, labor‑management practices, and accommodation procedures.
• Prepare and administer a building budget within fiscal guidelines.
• Know categorical funding rules and best practices to support underserved students.
• Assist with the IEP process for the Special Education Program.
• Provide leadership for activities during and outside the school day.
• Evaluate certified and classified staff.
• Participate in screening, selection, training, and reassignment of school staff.
• Strengthen business partnerships and PTO engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• Current Washington State…