Elementary Principal

The Longview School District has an opening for PRINCIPAL - NORTHLAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Beginning July 1, 2026

OPENING DATE: 05/05/2026 CLOSING DATE:
May 18, 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contract Term: 210 days Salary: salary based on qualifications and experience; current compensation $150,937 - $164,467 based on 2026-27 Administrator Salary Schedule. Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and other board approved benefits.

SUPERVISOR:
Superintendent or Designee

• Valid Washington State certificate to practice as a principal.
• Master's degree with concentration in educational administration.
• At least five years of successful experience in public school administration preferred.
• Successful elementary school experience preferred.
• At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Possess a steadfast commitment to improving student academic success and social well-being.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting multiple data sources to inform school-level improvement.
• Creates and sustains a school culture that values and responds to the characteristics and needs of each learner.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing the Professional Learning Community planning and data cycle to ensure actionable outcomes designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Experience utilizing an instructional framework to monitor, support, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work staff, families, community, and the District Leadership Team.
• Exemplify unquestioned integrity, honesty, diplomacy, and confidentiality and is a positive role model for staff and students.

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of a School Improvement Plan (SIP) utilizing data and best practices in instruction and assessment in alignment to the District Strategic Plan Goals.
• Oversee the implementation of core curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs that ensure compliance with Board priorities, District educational goals, and State standards.
• Provide leadership to ensure school safety for students and staff both physical and for social emotional and intellectual safety.
• Provide leadership and professional development to staff teams to analyze data and take actionable outcomes for student academic growth.
• Model and support best practices of instructional strategies through professional development and the teacher evaluation process.
• Provide the leadership necessary to create, implement and support effective systems of academic and behavior intervention (MISS & PBIS).
• Lead the successful implementation of categorical programs including the adherence to State and Federal policy around special education.
• Actively engage families and community members to be partners in students' academic success and school improvement efforts.

• Oversee the general management of day-to-day operational functions of the middle school.
• Provide leadership in maintaining discipline and attendance.
• Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
• Be active in both school and district curriculum committees.
• Ensure the implementation of District-wide goals, priorities, policies, and procedures by coordinating assigned activities with other departments.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Cultivate and model a respectful and joyful working and learning environment.
• Create, maintain and foster a school climate and culture focused upon building positive relationships with staff, students and families.
• Support and build a team of educators focused upon providing exemplary educational services to the students we serve.

• Supervise and evaluate the building certificated staff.
• Supervise and evaluate the building classified staff.
• Supervise and manage departments and programs within the school.

• Ensure effective two-way communication between the building administrative team and staff.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the following:
  District Administrative Team;
  Students, parents and community.
• Proven record of collaborative experiences with staff.
• Ability…