Assistant Principal, Jr High School

Assistant Principal, Jr. High School

Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

Job  | Salary: $125,000 - $137,000 | Position:
Other Administration

• Serve as building leader for 6th–8th grades, assisting in student and building issues.
• Provide leadership to build and sustain a culture for continuous improvement and maximize student learning.
• Maintain quality of school climate and conditions for learning.
• Support social‑emotional learning, PBIS, and MTSS in student success.
• Support teacher development using the 5D+ evaluation protocols.
• Guide integration of technology in the educational program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
• Identify and strengthen supports to improve student achievement using data and enhance parent/family engagement.
• Provide staff development to meet diverse learning needs and promote recognition.
• Manage organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, equitable learning environment.
• Collaborate in design and implementation of district initiatives, student attendance, discipline, shared staff supervision/evaluation, extracurricular supervision, SIP participation, student handbook, juvenile services, building/safety, crisis/emergency plans, supervision schedules, ASB oversight, vocational/CTE program coordination, day‑to‑day operations.
• Serve as member of the Administration Team.
• Maintain accurate records and reports per law and district operations.

• Valid Washington State Principal certification and teaching certificate.
• Master’s degree in Educational Administration or related field (preferred).
• Successful middle‑level principal experience or comparable experience (preferred).
• Minimum three years elementary teaching experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of CEL 5D+ teacher development and evaluation.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and lead staff and students.
• Competent problem‑solving and data‑informed decision making.
• Experience with MTSS, PBIS, and social‑emotional learning.
• Experience in technology integration and instructional technology leadership.
• Ability to develop and implement programs to meet state and district goals.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of CTE/Vocational program management (preferred).
• Bilingual Spanish (highly preferred).

Placement will be on the District Principal/Administrator salary schedule. Contracts begin July 1, 2026, 215 working days, 5 TRI days, with possibility of up to 12 additional per diem compensated days.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, disability (SEBB), personal days, AWSP membership, cell phone stipend, longevity incentive after 5 years, employee VEBA medical contribution plan.

Electronic application available on the district website. Applications received by June 15, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Position open until filled.

The Wahluke School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status.

The District provides equal access to all programs and services.