Elementary Principal

Hoquiam School District No. 28

Job Title:
Elementary Principal

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date:
June 17, 2026

Days/

Hours:

218 Days a year starting August 2026

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

The Hoquiam School District is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated elementary principal who embodies the District's core pillars of Meaningful Relationships, Engaged Learners, Adaptive Pathways, and Community Connections. The ideal candidate will lead with integrity, foster a culture of teamwork, facilitate transparent communication, and provide mentorship and guidance to students and staff.

Meaningful Relationships:
Create a sense of belonging

The ideal candidate will prioritize meaningful relationships, demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution abilities. This leader will have the capacity to build strong connections, foster an inclusive culture, and address conflicts through empathy, active listening, and open communication. By exhibiting these qualities, the principal will cultivate a school community built on trust, collaboration, and meaningful relationships, contributing to a positive learning environment.

• Kind, caring, approachable and passionate about working in partnership with staff, parents and community to create a school culture and vision for learning for all students.
• Naturally collaborative and organized in their positive leadership style
• The ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging teacher leadership, professional learning communities, and shared decision making process through building leadership teams.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that promote safety, dignity, accountability, and belonging.
• Reducing exclusionary discipline and addressing disproportionality through preventative and restorative strategies.

Engaged Learners:
Are ready to grow and achieve

The ideal candidate will foster engaged learners through instructional leadership, collaborative approaches, and data-driven practices. This individual champions teacher growth, shared decision-making, and evidence-based strategies to create an engaging, student-centered environment where teachers and students thrive and achieve remarkable growth.

• Develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous student and staff learning leading to increased student achievement.
• Sound in their instructional knowledge and understanding and is able to support and provide feedback in becoming exquisite instructors for all students.
• Directs, supervises, facilitates, and evaluates the instructional, MTSS, and other programs of the building; is responsible for educational leadership and student achievement in the assigned building; leads staff in continuous improvement of instruction and program delivery; monitors student performance within the building.
• Leads the development of school improvement plans and instructional practices at the building level in collaboration with teachers and district staff; coordinates the involvement of curriculum and instruction and staff development in improving instruction and programs; coordinates building involvement in the district's curriculum and program review and implementation cycle while accounting for the unique needs and strengths of the school community.
• Has the capacity to analyze and interpret data from various sources to inform instructional practices, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of program improvement plans focused on student achievement while effectively addressing and reducing achievement gaps using relevant data and research-based practices.

Adaptive Pathways:
Prepare students to become future ready

The ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset, is flexible, and has strategic vision to foster adaptive pathways. This leader will implement cutting-edge approaches aligned with the district's goals, seamlessly navigating change to prepare students for future success through personalized, skill-building learning experiences.

• Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning
• Able to assist and guide staff using the Danielson Cycle of Inquiry process, encouraging staff to reflect on their practice and grow.
• Provides instructional leadership and professional development to all staff members.
• Lead and manage formal student discipline processes using restorative, instructional, and equitable approaches; works cooperatively with district administrators in emergency situations.
• The ability to navigate change, adapt to evolving circumstances, and lead the school community through transitions and new initiatives effectively.

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