Assistant Principal; Position

Assistant Principal (Position to start July 1, 2026)

Job : 5714493

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posting Date: May 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: July 1, 2026

Definition of Position
:
To assist in developing and maintaining a positive school and learning environment that promotes student learning, extracurricular activities, and social development.

Immediate Supervisor
:
Lincoln Middle School Principal

Lincoln Middle School
:
Our recently modernized facility has the latest technology upgrades, and includes state of the art instructional labs for science, art, audiovisual, and Career Technical programs. The middle school teaching staff is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational experience for all students. Our staff thoroughly enjoy working with all students and pride themselves on helping students expand their academic horizons during this often challenging time of life.

• School Culture:
  Influence, establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; lead with vision and inspiration; promote dignity, equity, inclusion, student voice, and excellence with high expectations.
• Ensure School Safety:
  Lead implementation of a building‑wide safety and crisis response plan; maintain a safe and encouraging environment.
• Plan with Data:
  Co‑lead development, implementation, and evaluation of a data‑driven plan for improvement of student achievement, utilizing collaborative teams and Title IX compliance.
• Align Curriculum:
  Assist in aligning curriculum, instruction, extracurricular activities, athletics, and assessment with state and local learning goals; support teacher/coach leadership for student success.
• Improve Instruction:
  Monitor staff implementation of the school improvement plan and effective instruction; provide leadership and support for district improvement initiatives.
• Engage Communities:
  Communicate and partner with school community members to promote student learning; foster a collaborative culture with students, parents, and community.
• Close Achievement Gaps:
  Demonstrate commitment to closing achievement gaps; administer state and federal special programs effectively per guidelines and best practices.

• Washington State Administrator Certificate with K‑12 Principal endorsement.
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.
• Ability to structure time and manage multiple priorities independently.

• Demonstrated successful administrative experience as a Principal/Assistant Principal.
• Training and experience in managing/leading Associated Student Body (ASB) programs/activities.
• Experience evaluating teaching using Washington State criteria and the Charlotte Danielson Framework.

• Vision:
  Inspiring and motivating leader; promotes shared vision.
• Collaborative Goal Orientation:
  Builds cohesive teams; creates climate for best effort.
• Human Resources:
  Supports hiring, talent assessment, delegation.
• Supervision of Staff:
  Provides clear directions, setting goals, feedback, fostering growth.
• School Safety Management:
  Promotes student trust, positivity; applies PBIS.
• Organization and Planning:
  Efficient planning, scheduling, resource use, contingency development.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Promotes inclusion, responds to diverse backgrounds; experience with Section 504 and special education.
• Fiscal, Technical, and Resource Management:
  Manages budgets, uses technology effectively.
• Evidence‑Based Decisions:
  Uses analysis and logical methods for effective outcomes.
• Integrity and Trust:
  Demonstrates honesty, listens, builds relationships.
• Communications and Public Relations:
  Represents school in community, effective communication.

• Salary: $134,941 – $157,862 per year.
• Length of
  
  Contract:
  
  215 days per year plus two personal leave days; position starts July 1, 2026.
• Benefits/Leaves:
  Medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability coverage through SEBB; retirement benefits through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems; additional leave benefits per board policies.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably‑discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Dagny Myers
• 240 SE Dexter St.
• Pullman, Washington 99163
• Phone: (509) 332‑3581
• Email: dmyers