Elementary Principal

Overview

Open until filled. Screening begins after 2/18/26

Seeking a Certificated Principal to lead Suquamish Elementary.

• Is willing to and actively challenges the status quo
• Uses a variety of data to identify necessary change initiatives
• Inspires and leads new and challenging innovations with a STEM/STEAM mindset
• Inspires teachers and staff to individually and collectively accomplish school goals
• Builds on data analysis to define processes and protocols in order to develop, create or adopt new and better ways to improve school and classroom practices
• Adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent
• Communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about school and learning
• Possesses well-defined ideals and beliefs about schools and learning that align with district non-negotiable goals and creates demand for change through sharing beliefs about school, teaching, and learning with teachers and staff
• Shares leadership in a manner that extends and promotes those ideals and beliefs about schools and learning throughout the community

1.0 FTE continuing contract.

Start date:

July 1, 2026

8.0 hrs/day x 219 days/year.

Compensation package commensurate with NKSD non-bargained administrators package.

• Endorsement(s) required: WA State Administrator Certificate - Principal.

• Please review the attached job description for more information.
• MUST DO: Review Application Directions, Hints and Reminders section prior to submitting application
• Include a copy of your current Washington teaching certificate along with your administrator credentials. If either of these items are pending, upload a document into the attachments section noting anticipated receipt date/timeline for certificate(s).
• Three distinct letters of recommendation are required (upload to the Attachments section) in addition to three completed confidential reference surveys (in the References section). People who provide letters for you can also complete a confidential reference survey.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• The "OK to Contact" list referenced in the Attachments section is a document, compiled by the applicant, that lists references and contact information.
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