Elementary School Principal and District Curriculum Coordinator

Job Description / Essential Elements

General Responsibilities

This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Stevenson-Carson School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, RaeLynn Forcella at raelynn.forcella@esd112.org

General Responsibilities:

Carson Elementary School is looking for a strong, steady principal who will set high expectations for students and staff and hold everyone to them. Our staff, families and community want a school where every student is safe, behavior expectations are clear and consistent, and classroom time is protected for learning.

The next principal will lead with a firm, fair and visible presence; build schoolwide systems for behavior and discipline that staff can count on; and lead a Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture that is deeply valued in our district. This is a chance to lead a close-knit rural school community that is ready for clear direction and committed to doing the work.

Stevenson-Carson School District principals are stewards of the District’s vision, mission, goals and instructional initiatives. The Carson Elementary School principal is first an instructional leader who spends the majority of each day on the quality of teaching and learning, and also the leader responsible for a safe, orderly school where that learning can happen. The principal observes instruction often, gives candid and actionable feedback, and holds students and staff accountable to high expectations.

This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

Assignment:

1.0 FTE, administrative contract.

Salary:

$128,000 - $147,428.57 based on the 2026-2027 Certificated Administrator Salary Schedule; placement based on experience and education.

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision coverage through the School Employees Benefits Boards (SEBB); Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension; paid vacation, holidays and leave; and other benefits.

Essential Functions:

School Culture, Safety and Student Behavior

1. Establish and consistently enforce clear, schoolwide expectations for student behavior, taught explicitly and reinforced daily.
2. Lead a multi-tired system of supports (MTSS) for behavior, including positive behavior supports, fair and consistent consequences, and timely intervention for students who need more.
3. Respond to serious behavior incidents promptly and decisively, following district policy, state discipline rules (Chapter 392-400 WAC), and the requirements of IDEA and Section 504.
4. Be highly visible in classroom, hallways, the cafeteria, recess, arrival and dismissal.
5. Use discipline and attendance data to identify patterns and adjust practices, communicating clearly with families when behavior concerns arise.
6. Maintain a calm, safe school environment and lead safety planning, drills, and emergency response.

Instructional Leadership and Professional Learning Communities

1. Lead and sustain high-functioning PLCs in which teams answer the four critical questions: what we want students to learn, how we will know they learned it, how we respond when they do not, and how we extend learning when they already have.
2. Ensure PLC time is protected, focused and productive, with common assessments, clear learning targets, and regular analysis of student results.
3. Develop, implement and monitor a data-driven school improvement plan using multiple measures of student achievement.
4. Build a schoolwide system of academic intervention and extension so every student received additional time and support when needed.
5. Align curriculum, instruction and assessment with the Washington State Learning Standards and district learning goals.
6. Design and lead professional learning that meets the needs of staff and students.

Staff Leadership and Accountability

1. Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified staff, including evaluation under Washington's Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP).
2. Set clear professional expectations, give frequent and honest feedback, and follow through when expectations are not met.
3. Recognize and develop strong practice, building staff leadership through school-based teams.
4. Manage staff and discal resources to support student achievement and meet legal responsibilities.

Family and Community Partnership

1. Communicate clearly and regularly with families, staff and the community, both in writing and in person.
2. Partner with families and the Stevenson-Carson community to support student learning and behavior.
3. Demonstrate commitment to closing opportunity and achievement gaps for all student groups.
4. Be visible and supportive of all curricular and extracurricular programs.

District Curriculum Coordination

1. Coordinate district curriculum work as assigned by the Superintendent, which may include curriculum review and adoption, K-12 alignment, and district assessment planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least three years of successful certificated experience.
2. At least one year of educational leadership or supervision experience.
3. Valid Washington principal certificate (residency or professional), or eligibility for issuance by January 1, 2027.
4. Master's degree,

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience as an elementary principal or assistant principal.
2. A demonstrated record for improvement student behavior and school climate, including building sustaining schoolwide behavior systems such as PBIS within MTSS.
3. Successful experience leading PLCs that improved student achievement.
4. Experience supervising and evaluating staff, including addressing performance concerns.
5. Experience working with students of caried abilities, backgrounds and needs, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, and students at risk.
6. Experience in a small or rural school community.

Skills and Leadership Qualities:

1. Leads with a firm, fair and consistent presence; sets high expectations and follows through.
2. Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions, even when they are difficult, and communicates the reasons clearly.
3. Holds staff and students accountable while building trusting, respectful relationships.
4. Uses data to set priorities and monitor progress.
5. Facilitates meetings and teams skillfully and manages conflict professionally.
6. Communicates clearly with difference audiences, orally and in writing.
7. Models exemplary professionalism and integrity.

Working Conditions:

1. Frequent standing and walking through building and grounds.
2. Supervising students indoors and outdoors.
3. Responding quickly to student behavior and safety situations.
4. Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
5. Stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Employment Requirements:

1. Verification of identity and U.S work authorization.
2. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
3. Completion of the sexual misconduct disclosure and prior-employer verification required by RCW 28A.400.301.
4. Other criteria may be established by the selection committee.

Salary : $128,000 - $147,429